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 IPYG's affiliate organization: Rwanda Youth Organization Forum (RYOF)
Introducing IPYG Affiliate Organization – Rwanda Youth Organization Forum (RYOF)
The Rwanda Youth Organization Forum (RYOF), established in 2018, is a non-governmental organization that unites 34 civil society organizations (CSOs) and local groups across Rwanda. RYOF’s primary mission is to foster youth development by creating and implementing solutions to address youth-related issues. The organization upholds key values, including human rights protection, peacebuilding and reconciliation, tackling youth unemployment, promoting economic self-reliance, and achieving gender equality, all with the goal of empowering young people.
In March of this year, RYOF formed a partnership with IPYG. Mutangana Kabera, Secretary General of RYOF, emphasized the critical role of youth solidarity and commitment in building a peaceful world, stating, “Our organization and IPYG share a common goal of achieving peace centered on youth. We were profoundly inspired by IPYG’s initiatives, which unite young people from diverse backgrounds to advocate for peace. We aspired to be part of this expansive network.”
In May, IPYG and RYOF co-hosted the “HWPL’s 11th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace and Peace Walk.” Under the theme “Rwanda Youth Peace Walk Against Genocide,” the event encouraged youth participation in peace advocacy while reflecting on the memory of the Rwandan Genocide against Tutsis and aiming to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Mutangana Kabera also addressed global youth during the event, referencing Rwanda’s history to call for international solidarity. He said:
“Earth is our shared home. We must respect it and work together to create a peaceful world for all. Young people have the power to build a legacy of sustainable peace for future generations. Rwanda is using the lessons from the 1994 genocide to establish a peaceful community where youth play a pivotal role. My message to the youth around the world is simple: let us join hands and work together to create a better world for today and future generations. Let us learn from Rwanda’s painful history.”
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