Chairman ManHee Lee is the head representative of the global peace organization HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light), which is striving for the enactment and implementation of the international peace law 'Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)'. The DPCW is a legal instrument comprised of 10 articles and 38 clauses that can end wars and hostilities throughout the world. HWPL is also spreading a culture of peace and implementing peace education.
Chairman ManHee Lee experienced the cruelty and tragedy of war as a veteran of the Korean War. This is one of the reasons why he founded a global peace campaign as the head of HWPL. He has traveled the globe more than 35 times to meet and persuade politicians, legal experts, journalists, professors, peace activists, civil organization leaders, heads of tribes and others to unite them for the work of peace. The significant fruits borne out of his hard work are the World Alliance of Religions' Peace (WARP) Summit and HWPL Peace Committee. The DPCW was drafted and finalised by the HWPL Peace Committee.
How, you may wonder, do I know this? About 10 years ago, when I had just been discharged from military service, I came to know HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee while researching the topic of civil conflicts to satisfy my curiosity in ongoing global issues. At that time, the island of Mindanao in the Philippines was suffering from a major civil conflict that lasted more than 40 years, and Chairman ManHee Lee and HWPL resolved this conflict through non-violent means.
Chairman Lee brought an end to the conflict in Mindanao by holding a peace talk between the warring Catholic and Islamic groups. Before the talk, HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee held a Peace Walk to spread the culture of peace in Mindanao with the many locals who had gathered out of a desire for peace.
Chairman ManHee Lee's pressing appeal today is that humanity unites for sustainable peace in order to pass on the legacy of peace to future generations worldwide. He doesn't just talk peace, but has worked tirelessly for it through practical peace campaigns for over a decade.
I decided to become a supporter of HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee's peace initiatives because I also desire a world of peace for all posterity.
Today I'd like to introduce an article regarding HWPL's Peace Event in Botswana :)
HWPL and Volunteer HUB Host Dialogue:
Promoting Climate Change Activism, Volunteerism and Peacebuilding through Understanding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in Botswana
On July 18, HWPL and Volunteer Hub non-profit organizations in Botswana held an event under the theme of “Dialogue (Promoting Climate Change Activism, Volunteerism and Peacebuilding Through the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals).” A total of 35 residents attended the event, which was held online and offline, showing their passion for peace in Botswana.
In Botswana, which is located in Africa, many people are struggling with an unstable food supply and difficulties in their daily lives. This is because in recent years, climate change in Botswana has led to increased intensity of droughts due to shorter rainy seasons. Volunteer Hub, which received much attention for its GBV-themed event last year, held the event in collaboration with HWPL. The event included a discussion and plans for a future campaign.
The event was divided into two parts. The first half of the launch involved presentations from three speakers who spoke about the objective of the launch and why there is a need to focus on climate change, peace and security, as well as volunteerism. They also shared real-life experiences of people living in Botswana.
The second part of the launch was interactive. Audience participants received scenarios related to the three focus areas and understood the impact they could have on one’s day-to-day life.
“Lack of education on climate change in the education system is something that needs change all the way from primary school,” said Christopher Seagateng, Pan-African Youth Council’s Deputy Secretary General. “Even though we practice recycling, it is meaningless if we do not understand the importance properly. It is necessary to educate young people why it is important to respond to climate change. It is also important to educate and inform young people about the right ways to cope with climate change and apply them to real life as a culture.”
Following this event, HWPL and HUB plan to carry out additional linked programs in the near future.
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