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[HWPL] HWPL's Online Peace Seminar: Journey Toward a Vision of Peace

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 online Peace Seminar: Journey Toward a Vision of Peace :)

HWPL Peace Seminar: Journey Toward a Vision of Peace

The peace seminar hosted by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) was held online over four sessions from November 18 to 25. The seminar particularly addressed the Korean War and the Jammu and Kashmir conflict, discussing the necessity and possibility of achieving peace. More than 60 participants, including representatives from JKIC (Jammu Kashmir Institute of Counselling) and AMPA (All Media Press Association) Jammu kashmir regional president, as well as Dean from Central University of Kashmir, actively participated in the sessions.

The seminar began with an introduction to HWPL’s founding background and its core activities. This was followed by a meaningful time of looking back on the tragedy of war and conflict through the history of Korean war and the Jammu and Kashmir conflict, and reexamining the importance of peace. Participants also engaged in a meaningful “Peace Letter Writing”, where they experienced the practical significance of peace activities aimed at leaving a legacy of peace for future generations.

During the third session, HWPL’s global achievements in peacebuilding were discussed as “Answers to peace” capable of addressing societal challenges. Parvaiz Ahmad Nazar, representing JKIC and AMPA, shared his thoughts: “Although I felt apprehensive about joining an international platform for the first time, I gained invaluable lessons on peace. I pledge to utilize media as a tool for advancing peace initiatives.”

In the final session, we shared the process by which HWPL’s peace activities transformed a conflict region into a peaceful region, focusing on the case of Mindanao, Philippines. Dean at Central University of Kashmir, Fayaz Ahmed Nika emphasized the crucial role of neutral and impartial organizations like HWPL in achieving world peace. He stated, “Activities such as peace education, WARPO, the establishment of peace monuments, and exhibitions that promote the importance of peace to the world are highly significant. Only nations that have experienced war and conflict can truly understand the value of peace.”

This seminar instilled fresh hope in the global journey toward peace through HWPL’s vision. Participants committed to practicing and spreading peace within their respective spheres and pledged continued collaboration with HWPL.

Interested in HWPL's peace work for the world? Please visit following link :)

HWPL Official Homepage

https://www.hwpl.kr/language/en/home-hwpl-_en/