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[HWPL] HWPL's Peace Without Borders event in the U.S.

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 Without Borders event in Los Angeles, California, the United States :)

Solidarity for Peace: Peace Without Borders

On January 11th, HWPL held the “Peace Without Borders” event in Los Angeles, California. The event was attended by approximately 700 participants, including representatives from the Central American Parliament (PARLACEN, hereinafter referred to as PARLACEN), the Latin American Parliament (PARLATINO, hereinafter referred to as PARLATINO), and the North Korean Human Rights Committee (HRNK) based in Washington, D.C. Representatives from North, Central, and South American countries shared a meaningful time together, transcending borders and languages, to discuss a common goal for a peaceful future.

Carlos Rene Hernandez Castillo, president of PARLACEN, has been working to reduce violence in the Latin American region. “The ‘Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War’ (DPCW), globally promoted by HWPL, is a significant instrument that deserves the attention of the United Nations. I believe it should be internationally adopted through the UN Security Council, as its objective is to achieve the long-awaited peace in our world—a home we must protect by all possible means,” the president stated in his keynote speech.

“The adoption of the Declaration by the UN Security Council would strengthen global efforts to prevent conflicts and promote lasting peace, aligning with the principles established in the UN Charter.” He expressed his strong support for ensuring that the shared values of the DPCW are realized in Central America, including in El Salvador.

▲Commitment to Join the Coalition for the Unification of Korea

President and CEO of the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea (HRNK), Mr. Greg Scarlatoiu, conveyed the importance of civil organizations in achieving peace through a video message. “The role of non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, is crucial. And allow me to take this opportunity to credit HWPL for the very important part you play in bringing peace, security, stability and prosperity to the Korean Peninsula, in particular, and to the world in general. I look forward to continuing our collaboration. I look forward to expanding our collaboration.”

PARLACEN Deputy Hon. Cecilia Guadalupe Rivera Mendez also expressed her thoughts on attending. “I am very excited, and these emotions have made me feel gratitude, happiness and marvelous sentiment that Chairman Lee wanted to inspire us — peace. And I would like everyone to stand and give a round of applause to thank Chairman Lee for dreaming for peace.”

▲ Peace Performance

The Peace Without Borders event was a meaningful opportunity to reaffirm the solidarity and cooperation of the international community in achieving peace. Moving forward, HWPL will continue to work with countries around the world to establish the DPCW as an international law for peace, and drive practical change for sustainable peace.

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/