The first HWPL Media Forum in SA

Johannesburg, South Africa – On August 17, over 30 journalists, commissioning editors and news analysts gathered to share their views and ideas to understand their role in peace building. Under the theme of ‘The Role of the Media in peace building’, this was the very first Heavenly Culture, World Peace, and Restoration of Light (HWPL) Media Forum on African soil which was held in collaboration with the national broadcaster, South African Broadcast Commission (SABC), more specifically SABC TV Religion.

With the example of fellow news broadcasters from across the globe who have undertaken the role of HWPL publicity ambassadors, the media representatives from both print and broadcast engaged in dialogue with one goal – reporting the work of peace accurately. Guest speakers included the Head of SABC TV Religion Ms. Yashika Sigh, news analyst Mr. Zanele Mashinini, and producer from iTV Ms. Aadila Amod who were joined by members of the International Peace Youth Group (IPYG).

During the course of this year, social hostility concerning religion increased significantly with terrorist groups such as misrepresented religious groups, causing a great concern for the protection of youth and women. Having joined Chairman of HWPL Mr. Man Hee Lee’s peace movement since the World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Summit in 2014, Ms. Yashika Singh said, “I enjoyed the opportunity to engage with different media, both print and broadcast.

It is interesting to meet people that think the way that we do, that want to promote peace, to promote human values. I think it is not always easy to find those kind of journalists…” and added, “[Chairman Lee] has challenged people to start thinking differently and this is the first step to opening up dialogue.”

Following the speeches, participants listened to the HWPL representative who shared Mr. Lee’s message to the press and media of the world. This message powerfully stated that “The souls of the youth that have been sacrificed in wars are pleading. All creation is groaning,” and appealed, “Let us become messengers of peace, achieve world peace and the cessation of wars, and leave it as a legacy for future generations.”

On the day, Mr. Zanele Mashinini and Ms. Aadila Amod were appointed as HWPL Publicity Ambassadors. He expressed that peace is very important and said that, “What the Chairman is doing for Africa, and the world, is a priceless gift. We need to get the world calm and achieve harmony and live in peace. If God has given us an individual who is taking this mammoth task, it’s not going to be easy. We know brokering peace is not easy.”

After declaring the Declaration of World Peace in Seoul, South Korea on May 25, 2013, Mr. Lee, together with Ms. Nam Hee Kim, the Chairwoman of International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) have been working fervently towards the enactment of drafting an article on convention on renunciation and cessation of war and international armed conflicts as well as the unity of religion. Transcending boundaries, races, and religions, these two peace activists are changing the course of history as they gather leaders and media around the globe for these two purposes.

The first HWPL Media Forum in SA in collaboration with SABC TV Religion is the first of many. It is expected to have a positive effect on peace building in South Africa, the African Continent as well as the entire world.

Cameroonian women gather to lay the foundations

Batibo, Cameroon – Women political and religious leaders in the region of Batibo, Cameroon participated in the conference for peace-building hosted by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) commemorating International Women’s Day on March 8th.

  These women representatives have gathered at Batibo Council, located in the heart of Batibo city, with great interest of the local people in learning the peace movement of the i
rnational peace groups, HWPL and International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG). They discussed the effective ways to gather and strengthen women’s power in achieving peace.

  Every year, Cameroonian women have participated in street march in order to widen the role of women in their society and particularly, for this meeting, participants had an in-depth discussion about what women can and should do to fight against the widespread violent acts of terrorism and religious conflicts.  

Cameroon want peace

  Recently, Boko Haram extremists, the Sunni Islamist armed group, have greatly threatened the lives of civilians by killing thousands and displaced over 1.5 million people. Cameroonian women and children are being kidnapped and forced to join to fight against people of neighboring countries and the towns and villages are burned and damaged. Cameroonian religious leaders pointed out that the religious misunderstanding is the main reason of this ongoing war and the leaders should speak up for their people to alleviate and eventually stop it. Women whose children were lost in this brutal conflict shared their grief and gathered together to speak out for their loved ones.

IWPG rallies holding Religious Scriptures  

  The first gathering of this peace dialogue on the international women’s day was co-organized by the mayor of Batibo city and CAMMAY, a youth organization. Mrs. Nam Hee Kim, chairwoman of IWPG, has conveyed the message of peace to women all over the world: “We have to be the women leaders at the forefront with a sense of ownership to keep peace with the heart of mothers to protect our children." Patric, the executive director of CAMMAY expressed how he planned this meeting in the hope of bringing pace to Cameroon. The participants also pledged to join HWPL and IWPG, marking the beginning of the peace movement by Cameroonian women leaders,

  Working through worldwide branch offices to reach out every community, HWPL has been actively working to bring alliance of nations, religions, and cultures to cease all wars. HWPL has suggested two solutions for women leaders in Cameroon: supporting an enactment of international laws for cessation of wars and establishing an alliance of religions’ office to deepen the inter-religious understandings, thus end the current religious dispute. Last September, Mr. Man Hee Lee of HWPL hosted the World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Summit, the largest gathering attended by numerous leaders and civilians from all around the world. Rooted in this summit, the Alliance of Religions’ Peace Offices are being found including but not limited in New York, Australia, Germany, Philippines, Mexico, El Salvador, and Kyrgyzstan. Such interfaith dialogue sessions and gatherings of religious and secular leaders from various faiths and fields at the HWPL branch offices are paving the way for the unity of religions and sustainable peace.

HWPL and Women Empowerment

HWPL Approach

Protect all youth with the love of mothers, & Bring peace and unity through that love


All of humanity has the right to freedom and happiness. Yet, throughout the history of mankind, there has never been a time of true peace and harmony, instead there have been disputes and wars, which have taken away people’s right to freedom and peace. To ensure that no more young lives are sacrificed in the frontlines of battle, and that everyone’s right to happiness is guaranteed, Women division of HWPL will implement the “War Cessation Movement.” We will protect all youth with the love of mothers, and bring peace and unity through that love.

Charwoman Nam Hee Kim 

Our mission is to raise awareness about peace, and bring this awareness to everyone around the world, as well as working hand-in-hand with global female leaders and women’s organizations, providing loving assistance and support in places that are desperately seeking peace.