1st Annual Commemoration of September 18th World Alliance of Religions Peace Summit Main Highlight

1st Annual Commemoration of September 18th 
World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Summit: “If we take action, it will be achieved”

- Chairman Lee’s appeal to the Implementation of an International Convention on the Cessation of War and Achievement of World Peace

- By expanding the number of HWPL WARP Offices established, support for the peace movement will accelerate further

The promise that was made in 2014 for world peace bears fruit in 2015

 The World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Summit 2014 was attended by about 2,000 guests including former and current heads of state, religious leaders, youth, women, and journalists from around the world and its outdoor events (World Peace Walk and Pre-event) by about 30,000 people. It was a summit of an unprecedented scale, where all participants came together and made promises that laid the foundation for world peace. Notably, former and current heads of state and religious leaders showed their determination to realize world peace by signing the Agreement to Propose the Enactment of International Law for the Cessation of Wars and World Peace and the Unity of Religions Agreement respectively.

 This year’s 1st Annual Commemoration of the WARP Summit was attended by about 300 people. The attendees included not only those in the various fields that had participated in the summit of the previous year but also international law experts. In order to create an institutional framework for the realization of peace, a draft convention on the cessation of war was presented. This presentation was witnessed by the youth, women, and journalists, as each group holds an important role in achieving peace.

 Below are the four highlights of the 1st Annual Commemoration of September 18th World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Summit, which took place on 17-19 of September 2015 in Seoul and the outskirts of Seoul, Republic of Korea.

1. Moving forward - International law experts modify the draft convention on the cessation of war
 To fundamentally resolve international armed conflicts, HWPL invited international law experts, as suggested by Chairman Man Hee Lee, and presented the Convention on the Renunciation and Cessation of War and International Armed Conflicts, which was drafted by members of the HWPL Peace Advisory Council. Through discussion and modification by the HWPL International Law Peace Committee, the draft convention will be improved into a complete and applicable international convention. Furthermore, HWPL aims to send the final convention to heads of state around the world and have it ratified, and to go through the deliberative process of the UN so that the convention will be fully adopted and implemented. Also, it was proposed that UN agencies should monitor and oversee the enforcement of the convention by each state. The convention will include provisions on inter-religious conflict as well.

 At the afternoon session of the international law conference, Chairman Lee emphasized that “our future generations can inherit peace only if the international law experts do their part,” and further requested them to “make good laws to make the world a better place.” Moved by Chairman Lee’s earnest appeal, the international law experts suggested setting a specific schedule for drafting and finalizing the convention.

-Launching the HWPL International Law Peace Committee
 This day, twelve international law experts including Dr. Fathi Kemicha (former member of the UN International Law Commission), Prof. Ibrahim Aljazy (President of the International Law Association, Jordanian Branch, and former Minister of State for Legal Affairs of Jordan), and Prof. Enver Hasani (former President of the Constitutional Court of Kosovo) were appointed as members of the HWPL International Law Peace Committee. They pledged to work together for the implementation of an international convention on the cessation of war. As the first step for this purpose, the participants discussed practical ways to draft the most essential provisions based on the draft convention that HWPL prepared in advance.

2. Inter-religious conference for resolving religious conflict
 During the HWPL World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Office Presentation Meeting and Religious Leaders’ Conference, the role that religious people hold in the peace movement and the current state of the religious world were addressed. The HWPL WARP Office is a gathering of religious leaders and scholars where they study religious texts and realize that peace can be achieved in the religious world only through religious unity and the answer to peace is within the Creator who gives life to this earth. To find that answer along with people of all religious backgrounds, HWPL began to hold dialogue sessions at HWPL WARP Offices for comparing religious texts. As of September 11th 2015, 104 offices have been established in 53 countries. This day’s session stressed the role and importance of religious figures in achieving world peace and further instilled in each participant a sense of responsibility and commitment to world peace through the unity of religions.

3. Establishing roles of the youth and women in the direction of the implementation process of the international convention 
 Chairman Lee addressed the importance of the youth and women in the implementation of the international convention on the cessation of war. He stressed that they should raise their voices to monitor the implementation process of the convention. For this purpose, the IWPG and IPYG presented the Statement to Urge for the Implementation of an International Convention on the Cessation of War, which all participants signed to strengthen their determination. A worldwide online signature campaign will be launched soon as a means of implementing and expanding the project. Ms. Nam Hee Kim, the chairwoman of the IWPG, said in her speech that, “When the ability of international law experts, heavenly wisdom of HWPL, and work of the youth and women come together, all wars on earth will be brought to an end. Along with all women of the world, members of the IWPG will support the work of international law experts.”

4. Discussing the mission of journalists for peace 
 A total of 17 journalists from 13 media organizations in 14 countries attended the 1st Annual Commemoration of the WARP Summit. During the press conference on the 17th and HWPL Media Forum on the 18th, they shared the publicity work they have done as HWPL Publicity Ambassadors and discussed the mission of journalists in achieving peace. The journalists in attendance, who swiftly deliver the news of peace to the world, said that issues that the media of each country face should be resolved for such good news to be spread more widely. Also, they brought up the necessity of creating various TV and radio programs to arouse the youth’s interest in peace. Furthermore, they suggested that media coverage on international law that the public can easily understand is needed.

 For the 1st Annual Commemoration of the WARP Summit, high-tech filming equipment including helicopter cameras were used to broadcast historical moments where prominent leaders discussed world peace, enabling over 30,000 people in 60 countries to watch them live online. On the 19th, the last day of the event, “Inside WARP Summit,” a newsletter that introduces about the programs of the first day, was provided to each participant and delivered the news regarding the opening ceremony and each session. This event was more than just an international peace conference; it was a harmonious combination of culture and technology that took the cultural events to the next level.

Unification of Korea: Korea Divided at the 38th Parallel after WWII

Hope for Unification of Korea

   There’s been a clear division between North and South Korea ever since the surrendering of Japan August 15, 1945. It was the Allied victory that had ended Japan’s occupation of thirty-five in Korea. February, 1945 Stalin and President Franklin D. Roosevelt agreed for a trusteeship for Korea. The Soviets decided to move into Korea from the north which made the US fearful of the spread of communism and the US did not want the Soviet Union to take over all of the Korean peninsula. Since the Soviets occupied the northern part of the country the US wanted to create a US occupation zone, so the US government officials drew an evenly divided line between north and south while still leaving Seoul under US control. August, 1945 the evenly divided line became official. The Soviet Union and the US agreed to divide Korea at this drawn line, more commonly known as the 38th parallel. Late 1945 Allied foreign ministers met up at a conference in Moscow to set up a trusteeship that lasted five years, to have Korea contain a provisional government so the country would be able to become independent. The ministers decided to form a joint US and Soviet body to help organize the provisional government. The Northern Korean communists at first did not agree to the proposal, but eventually changed their minds and pushed for a national divide.  

The Korean War (1950-1953) and its Armistice Agreement left the two Koreas permanently separated by the DMZ—roughly approximate to the 38th Parallel and through which runs the Military Demarcation Line—remaining technically at war through today. North Korea's communist government has presided over a state-controlled economy historically dependent upon massive aid from Russia and China to survive. South Korea, meanwhile, has developed into one of the world's leading economies, employing free enterprise economic policies as well as fostering a democratic government. Since the 1990s, the two Koreas have held two symbolic summit meetings (in 2000 and 2007) and slightly increased economic cooperation.  Is there a hope for unification for Korean in near future?  I sure believe it so.  It has been a long and painful years for both side of families.  It is time for peaceful talk and end the sufferings of many people.    

HWPL, Man Hee Lee Peace Maker, What can we use to achieve world peace?

If you think someone else gonna do it.....

Think again, it begins from you and I

You and I  becomes "WE"

Then the world will join you and I

HWPL and Chairman Man Hee Lee has been working to bring the end of wars and to achieved the world peace.  

What can we use to achieve world peace? 

YOU and I 

As the General Debate of the 70th Session of the UN General Assembly commenced on September 28^th, the Chairman of HWPL, Mr. Man Hee Lee, hosted The ‘Global Peace Leadership: Women, Youth, and Interfaith Dialogue.’

The participants were eager to hear about the progressive work of HWPL. Mr. Lee spoke at length regarding the role of the UN and the international community. He reflected upon the 1st Annual Commemoration of September 18th World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Summit where the international law experts pledged to work together for the implementation of an International Convention on the Renunciation and Cessation of War and International Armed Conflicts to bring fruition to the works initiated last year.

While in New York, Chairman Lee and Chairwoman Kim of the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) addressed the media, women, and youth involvement on the importance of the Implementation of an International Convention on the Cessation of War and Achievement of World Peace. Upon hearing the summation of the event in Seoul, peace conscious journalists, New Yorkers and the UN community were reminded again of the crucial role they play in propagating positive messages and the hope of peace through responsible and accurate reporting.

Following this event, the two global peace leaders met with heads of state and UN officials. They also participated in high-level events as well as met religious leaders from all groups to foster the dialogue that can move the people of all faiths one step closer to peace.

Together we can achieve the peace!

Sharing peace quotes ......

Peace Song by Never shout Never

"Peace Song"

I've always wondered what the world would be like.

If we all just took, two steps back and prayed for peace.

I've always wondered how the air would smell.

Do you Think that we be able to tell, without the smell of fear?

That we're going to hell.

Theres's a fire in my heart, you're not putting out.

Theres's no need to scream or shout.

Just pray for peace.

There's a Song in y soul, try and beat it out.

There's no need to scream or shout.

Just pray for peace.

My heart was pure, my soul was clean

Got ship away to a war zone, across the shining sea.

In the name of peace.

My mama told me "youngest son don't lose your mind to that loaded gun".

And I lost it, now I'm on the run.

There's fire in my heart, you're not putting it out.

There's no need to scream or shout.

Just pray for peace.

There's a son in my soul, try and beat it out.

Just pray for peace.

There's fire in my heart, you're not putting out.

There's no need to scream or shout.

Just pray for peace.

There's a fire in my heart, you're not putting out.

Just pray for peace.

There's song in my soul, try and beat it out.

Just pray for peace.

Just pray for peace. 

--- Never Shout Never -----

HWPL, Declaration of World Peace

From September 17^th through 19^th, hundreds of world leaders including political, religious, women, and youth leaders gathered in Seoul, South Korea for the 1^st Annual Commemoration of September 18^th World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Summit.

While commemorating the success of last year’s summit, HWPL and participants discussed the notable progresses on two major works of HWPL throughout the summit: the Implementation of the Convention on the Renunciation and Cessation of War and International Armed Conflicts and the establishment of World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Offices.

With this solid groundwork that was resulted from the 1^st Annual Commemoration of the WARP Summit, HWPL is accelerating its advocacy work for peace with HWPL Publicity Ambassadors and International Law Peace Committee.

HWPL, WARP summit of 17th press conference

First Annual Commemoration WARP Summit

On September 17^th, officially marking the opening of the commemorative event, the press conference was held. In the morning of the following day, 30,000 members of HWPL and its affiliated organizations, IPYG and IWPG gathered at the Peace Gate to celebrate the 1^st anniversary of the Summit. Various performances on peace including the ceremony of mixing ‘Bibimbap’, a signature Korean traditional dish, symbolizing the harmony and unity of all reaffirmed their solidarity for bringing peace.

Over the course of two days, keynote presentations and speeches delivered at a series of forums and workshops for all sectors of the society stimulated in-depth discussions and Q&A sessions on various topics. Supporting the works of HWPL, tens of thousands viewers around the world witnessed the main sessions that were broadcasted live.

What was noteworthy of the Summit was 2015 HWPL International Conference which featured Presentation of the Convention on the Renunciation and Cessation of War and International Armed Conflicts. At the Panel Discussion, twelve experts in the field of International law discussed how to practically implement the presented convention with Chairman Lee of HWPL and Chairwoman Kim of the IWPG.

After confirming the future plans to finalize the draft, these twelve experts were appointed as HWPL International Law Peace Committee for their further collaboration in implementing such a convention.

The Peace organization that brings World Peace into reality, HWPL

Declaration of World Peace

"The Heavens and the Earth formed by the hands of the Creator have been given to humanity as an inheritance.

In all the universe, life in its vast splendour exists only on our world.

The life that grows on the earth is sustained from above - by light, by the rain, and by the air they provide unconditionally to all living beings.
We have received the precious gift of life from above, let us give glory to heaven, and live in peace on earth. This is the truest teaching of heaven.

With this eternal gift - the grace and life we have received - are we entitled to fight, kill and destroy one another?
We cannot claim to desire peace and continue to provoke one another, causing conflict for the sake of valuing our own national interests above those of others.
This will only take the lives of the youth, wasting them in the futility of war.
This is not a legacy we can leave to future generations.

Of what use is a young life, born in our day and age, if it is thrown away in this manner - thrown away without having had a chance to bloom?
What price can compensate for the loss of a life?
Do these young souls have another chance at life?

As emissaries of World Peace;
as people who are working towards the restoration of humanity through a new and heavenly culture, we declare the following:

We call on the heads of state of every country to sign an international agreement - a commitment to bringing all wars to an end.
We ask them to do this from a spirit of deep-seated love for the people of their country.

We call on all youth to unite in an effort to stop wars and pursue the restoration of peace by agreeing not to fight one another. For World Peace to become a reality,
this is the duty of all youth, everywhere.

The only way to stop the fighting and pointless, tragic deaths, is to stop fighting.
Nobody can ask for anything greater than this, and know that your efforts - the efforts of the young people of the world today in pursuit of peace - will remain as a never fading light of life for all future generations.

Furthermore, we call on every person, every man, woman, and child in the world, to pick up the mantle of peace.
In whatever way you can, we ask that you work to further the cause of world peace and restoration,
making it a reality in your direct environments.

Lastly, we call on the media to report responsibly and promote a message of peace to the world.

World peace and restoration has begun at the same time this declaration is proclaimed.
Thank you.

How can peace be achieved?

Can peace be achieved?  What would it take?
The chairman of HWPL, Manhee Lee has an answers in his speech of the declaration of world peace.

Man Hee Lee

"The Heavens and the Earth formed by the hands of the Creator have been given to humanity as an inheritance.
In all the universe, life in its vast splendour exists only on our world.

The life that grows on the earth is sustained from above - by light, by the rain, and by the air they provide unconditionally to all living beings.
We have received the precious gift of life from above, let us give glory to heaven, and live in peace on earth. This is the truest teaching of heaven.

With this eternal gift - the grace and life we have received - are we entitled to fight, kill and destroy one another?
We cannot claim to desire peace and continue to provoke one another, causing conflict for the sake of valuing our own national interests above those of others.
This will only take the lives of the youth, wasting them in the futility of war.
This is not a legacy we can leave to future generations.

Of what use is a young life, born in our day and age, if it is thrown away in this manner - thrown away without having had a chance to bloom?
What price can compensate for the loss of a life?
Do these young souls have another chance at life?

As emissaries of World Peace;
as people who are working towards the restoration of humanity through a new and heavenly culture, we declare the following:

We call on the heads of state of every country to sign an international agreement - a commitment to bringing all wars to an end.
We ask them to do this from a spirit of deep-seated love for the people of their country.

We call on all youth to unite in an effort to stop wars and pursue the restoration of peace by agreeing not to fight one another. For World Peace to become a reality,
this is the duty of all youth, everywhere.

The only way to stop the fighting and pointless, tragic deaths, is to stop fighting.
Nobody can ask for anything greater than this, and know that your efforts - the efforts of the young people of the world today in pursuit of peace - will remain as a never fading light of life for all future generations.

Furthermore, we call on every person, every man, woman, and child in the world, to pick up the mantle of peace.
In whatever way you can, we ask that you work to further the cause of world peace and restoration,
making it a reality in your direct environments.

Lastly, we call on the media to report responsibly and promote a message of peace to the world.

World peace and restoration has begun at the same time this declaration is proclaimed.
Thank you.

The Nobel Peace Prize for 2015

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2015 is to be awarded to the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet for its decisive contribution to the building of a pluralistic democracy in Tunisia in the wake of the Jasmine Revolution of 2011. The Quartet was formed in the summer of 2013 when the democratization process was in danger of collapsing as a result of political assassinations and widespread social unrest. It established an alternative, peaceful political process at a time when the country was on the brink of civil war. It was thus instrumental in enabling Tunisia, in the space of a few years, to establish a constitutional system of government guaranteeing fundamental rights for the entire population, irrespective of gender, political conviction or religious belief.

The National Dialogue Quartet has comprised four key organizations in Tunisian civil society: the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT, Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail), the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts (UTICA, Union Tunisienne de l'Industrie, du Commerce et de l'Artisanat), the Tunisian Human Rights League (LTDH, La Ligue Tunisienne pour la Défense des Droits de l'Homme), and the Tunisian Order of Lawyers (Ordre National des Avocats de Tunisie). These organizations represent different sectors and values in Tunisian society: working life and welfare, principles of the rule of law and human rights. On this basis, the Quartet exercised its role as a mediator and driving force to advance peaceful democratic development in Tunisia with great moral authority. The Nobel Peace Prize for 2015 is awarded to this Quartet, not to the four individual organizations as such.

The Arab Spring originated in Tunisia in 2010-2011, but quickly spread to a number of countries in North Africa and the Middle East. In many of these countries, the struggle for democracy and fundamental rights has come to a standstill or suffered setbacks. Tunisia, however, has seen a democratic transition based on a vibrant civil society with demands for respect for basic human rights.

An essential factor for the culmination of the revolution in Tunisia in peaceful, democratic elections last autumn was the effort made by the Quartet to support the work of the constituent assembly and to secure approval of the constitutional process among the Tunisian population at large. The Quartet paved the way for a peaceful dialogue between the citizens, the political parties and the authorities and helped to find consensus-based solutions to a wide range of challenges across political and religious divides. The broad-based national dialogue that the Quartet succeeded in establishing countered the spread of violence in Tunisia and its function is therefore comparable to that of the peace congresses to which Alfred Nobel refers in his will.

The course that events have taken in Tunisia since the fall of the authoritarian Ben Ali regime in January 2011 is unique and remarkable for several reasons. Firstly, it shows that Islamist and secular political movements can work together to achieve significant results in the country's best interests. The example of Tunisia thus underscores the value of dialogue and a sense of national belonging in a region marked by conflict. Secondly, the transition in Tunisia shows that civil society institutions and organizations can play a crucial role in a country’s democratization, and that such a process, even under difficult circumstances, can lead to free elections and the peaceful transfer of power. The National Dialogue Quartet must be given much of the credit for this achievement and for ensuring that the benefits of the Jasmine Revolution have not been lost.

Tunisia faces significant political, economic and security challenges. The Norwegian Nobel Committee hopes that this year's prize will contribute towards safeguarding democracy in Tunisia and be an inspiration to all those who seek to promote peace and democracy in the Middle East, North Africa and the rest of the world. More than anything, the prize is intended as an encouragement to the Tunisian people, who despite major challenges have laid the groundwork for a national fraternity which the Committee hopes will serve as an example to be followed by other countries.

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Nobel Peace Prize Winners

Upcoming 2015 Nobel Peace Prize Winners will be announce soon, let's find out the winners of previous years.  

Martin Luther King was civil rights campaigner in the USA, and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for being the first person in the Western world to have shown that a struggle can be waged without violence

Mother Teresa was born in, what is today, Macedonia, but spent most of her life in India.  She received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 as the founder of Missionaries of Charity.

14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso won the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize for his struggle for the liberation of Tibet and for consistently apposing the use of violence.  He has instead advocated peaceful sloultions based upon tolerance and mutual respect in order to preserve the historical and cultural heritage of his people.

Burmese apposition politician and chairperson of the National League for Democracy Aung San Suu Kyi won the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize for her non violent struggle for democracy and human rights

Nelson Mandela won a joint Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 along with Frederik Willem de Klerk for their work for the peaceful termination of the apartheid regime, and for laying the foundations for a new democratic South Africa. 

In addition to above brilliant  recipients there are a lot more past winners but my blog page is insufficient.....

Designation of January 24th as ‘HWPL’ Day in Maguindanao, Philippines

Designation of January 24^th as ‘HWPL’ Day in Maguindanao, Philippines

On May 25th 2015, Esmael “Toto” G. Mangudadatu Governor of Maguindanao passed the legislation to proclaim January 24^th of every year to be remembered and commemorated as ‘HWPL day’ of Maguindanao, a day of peace.

‘1.24 Mindanao Peace Agreement day’ or ‘HWPL day’ in Maguindanao, Philippines aims to commemorate the historic moment of signing peace agreement between Catholic and Islam representatives mediated by Chairman Man Hee Lee of HWPL to end 40-year conflict in Mindanao.

Afterwards, the street once filled with pains and sorrow, was then filled with laughter and joy of 3,000 youths marching for the International Peace Youth Walk Festival.

Legislation of January 24^th as ‘HWPL day’ is the extension of designating HWPL day in many regions around the world like Carson and Alexandria cities in United States and Bafokeng nation in South Africa. Acknowledging the work of peace HWPL is pursuing to truly bring World Peace, many regions are joining to legislate ‘HWPL day’ to celebrate a day of peace.

The first Annual Commemoration of WARP Summit 2015

HWPL Website updates_ 1^st Annual Commemoration of September 18^th World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Summit held in South Korea from September 17^th to 19^th 2015

From September 17^th through 19^th, hundreds of world leaders including political, religious, women, and youth leaders gathered in Seoul, South Korea for the 1^st Annual Commemoration of September 18^th World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Summit.

While commemorating the success of last year’s summit, HWPL and participants discussed the notable progresses on two major works of HWPL throughout the summit: the Implementation of the Convention on the Renunciation and Cessation of War and International Armed Conflicts and the establishment of World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Offices.

On September 17^th, officially marking the opening of the commemorative event, the press conference was held. In the morning of the following day, 30,000 members of HWPL and its affiliated organizations, IPYG and IWPG gathered at the Peace Gate to celebrate the 1^st anniversary of the Summit. Various performances on peace including the ceremony of mixing ‘Bibimbap’, a signature Korean traditional dish, symbolizing the harmony and unity of all reaffirmed their solidarity for bringing peace.

Over the course of two days, keynote presentations and speeches delivered at a series of forums and workshops for all sectors of the society stimulated in-depth discussions and Q&A sessions on various topics. Supporting the works of HWPL, tens of thousands viewers around the world witnessed the main sessions that were broadcasted live.

What was noteworthy of the Summit was 2015 HWPL International Conference which featured Presentation of the Convention on the Renunciation and Cessation of War and International Armed Conflicts. At the Panel Discussion, twelve experts in the field of International law discussed how to practically implement the presented convention with Chairman Lee of HWPL and Chairwoman Kim of the IWPG.

After confirming the future plans to finalize the draft, these twelve experts were appointed as HWPL International Law Peace Committee for their further collaboration in implementing such a convention.

 

With this solid groundwork that was resulted from the 1^st Annual Commemoration of the WARP Summit, HWPL is accelerating its advocacy work for peace with HWPL Publicity Ambassadors and International Law Peace Committee.


 

Heavenly World Peace Leadership Conference On Global Peace Leadership

 Women, Youth and Interfaith Dialogue a Huge Success at the UN!

September 29, 2015 New York - Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), successfully held the “Global Peace Leadership: Women, Youth and Interfaith Dialogue” last Monday, 28 September at the United Nations in New York City which highlighted the effect of war and conflict on women and youth as well as what needs to be done to solve these conflicts. We Care for Humanity President and Founder Princess Maria Amor served as one of the speakers during the meet.

About a hundred multi-sector leaders particularly the women and youth participated in the event organized by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), an international peace organization, actively working for world peace with the heads of state, chief justices, religious leaders, women, peace and youth groups. HWPL Chairman Man Hee Lee, and Chairwomen Nam Hee Kim of the International Womens’ Peace Group, who came all the way from South Korea for this event were enthusiastically met by religious leaders during the event.

HWPL not only hosts interfaith dialogues for religious leaders through the HWPL WARP Office meetings, but also campaigns to enact an international law for the cessation of wars. Chairman Lee, a Korean war veteran, experienced the atrocities of war and witnessed the deaths of his fellow soldiers in the battlefields. Since then, he has been dedicating his entire life to bring world peace. His dedication resulted in HWPL’s unparalleled peace activities that are now regarded as effective solutions to world peace and cessation of wars.