HWPL and UN; same goal and same purpose, World Peace

Exactly one year ago, on September 18th 2014, HWPL provided a platform where numerous world leaders gathered in one place to sign a pledge in support of a draft for a ‘Proposal to Implement an International law for the Cessation of War and World Peace’. While last year’s Summit included in-depth peace discussions covering various sectors of society, the 1st Annual Commemoration of September 18th WARP Summit will feature the presentation of the first draft of the Convention on the Renunciation and Cessation of War and International Armed Conflicts. 

To mark the first day of the event, colorful booths were set up with various programs and exhibitions that explore Korean traditional culture and food tasting. In his opening speech, Chairman Man Hee Lee of HWPL stated, “One year ago, at the World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Summit, we called heaven and earth as witnesses and pledged to implement an international convention and the alliance of religions in the sight of God, all people of the world, and the Peace Advocate.” He continued to speak with emphasis that “This is the eternal light which will cease all wars, achieve peace, and leave it as a legacy to future generations,” urging to become messengers of peace.  

Secretary General's message on Peace day

HWPL, WARP summit of 1st commemoration for Peace

HWPL &  PEACE

It has been a year since the HWPL WARP Summit. A  lot of good things happened during the past year. Meetings between religions leaders to open up the conversation,  religious dialect,  and many more people wish for peace increased dramatically.  We heard the story of Mindanao as a good example.  The desire to live in peace is only natural thinking of anyone who live in this era.  HWPL is an organization leading the world to achieve peace.  Please join HWPL's first annual commemoration and relive the passion, excitement, and commitment all over again.  

[Live coverage of WARP 1st Commemoration Broadcasting time]

■ September 18, 2015 ; 10:00~12:30 / 16:00~19:00

■ September 19, 2015 ; 9:00~12:00

■ Broadcasting link

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A World Peace Advocate Urges the IBP for the Future of Justice in the Philippines

  Philippine lawyers have a freshly sworn in the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP). The former Executive Vice President Rosario T. Setias-Reyes was appointed as the National President of IBP, replacing Attny.

  Vincente M. Joyas who served the organization from 2013, at the inauguration ceremony held at the Dignitaries Lounge at the Supreme Court on July 7th, 2015. Setias-Reyes is the first female National President of the IBP, the official organization of all Philippine lawyers whose names appear in the Roll of Attorneys of the Supreme Court. IBP’s national board members for 2015-2017 were sworn in before the SC Clerk of Court.

  At the occasion, a group of selected guests were also invited to witness the scene. A Peace Advocate and Chairman of Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (“HWPL”), Mr. Man Hee Lee attended the ceremony and the dinner held afterwards to give a congratulatory message upon the special invitation from IBP along with Chairwoman Nam Hee Kim of International Women’s Peace Group (“IWPG”).

  Chairman Lee, as known his achievement is especially noteworthy in the nation, played a decisive role in ending a 40-year conflict of Mindanao between Catholic and Muslim communities. At the inaugural dinner, Chairman Lee spoke about the significance of the enactment of an international law for the cessation of war and role of judicial officers and urged the national board members of IBP and all judicial leaders to realize the necessity of amending the international law to terminate all wars. He stated that the road blocks in achieving enduring peace within this world is because there is a lack of an international constitutional law to ban wars and war crimes.

  Seeing this matter, Chairman Lee has appealed to world leaders to demonstrate their commitment to peace by signing the enactment of war into international law. “If each nation’s head and leaders desire for world peace and truly love their people, they should work for this amendment and sign on the agreement of the enactment of an international law to cease wars. For the future of justice in the Philippines, all the honorable officers who are here with me today have to urge the nations to participate in establishing a law that prohibits the further producing and developing of weapons. In case if any states violate the law and continues to carry out any non-peaceful activities, a form of penalty and punishment should be applied under an international law,” said Chairman Lee.

  Chairwoman Kim also called on the officers present especially woman leaders to actively work for peace by saying “Numerous international agreements and principles for peace have been drawn up and ratified until today. However, war and civil unrest have not stopped in this world. The only way to define the right framework for the nations to bring forth peace is Chairman Lee’s initiative on the enactment of an international law for peace. We, the women, have the responsibility to protect our husbands, children, and our neighbors.” 

  President Setias-Reyes acknowledged the tremendous efforts of two Chairpersons for the last several years, visiting nations and promoting the need of the implementation of the law for peace. As she became the new President, Setias-Reyes agreed to serve as the member of HWPL’s Peace Advisory Council to work for and bring forth such enactment. In the mean time, in his latest visit in the Philippines in late May this year, Mr. Lee has already met the former President Attny. Joyas with a few prominent political and judicial leaders through a private meeting arranged in Manila. Attny. Joyas, who has served as the member of HWPL’s Peace Advisory Council since then, again expressed his support in assisting Mr. Lee’s proposal on the enactment of an international constitution to permanently end wars and conflicts and will further collaborate with international lawmakers to implement the proposal.

  The value of precious lives and resources destroyed in war are a result of decisions made by individuals and these individuals make justifications for their actions to continue to practice war crimes in many parts of the world. As the IBP officers have agreed and pledged to protect citizens and villages of the Philippines through advising and supporting HWPL in the amendment process, it is realized that peace has come one step closer.

Religious leaders discuss world peace

The third World Alliance for Religions Peace (WARP) meeting was recently held in Lagos, Nigeria under the theme “Peace Reflected on the Concept of Good and Evil in the Scriptures.”

The alliance of religious leaders is working towards the cessation of wars and world peace as coordinated by the Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL).

The 1st WARP Office meeting held under the topic “Peace in the Scripture and this time, with more specific topic.

Discussants at the meeting were Most Rev Dr. Anthony Macfonse Osmond Akinnugba of the Byzantine Orthodox Church, Archbishop; Imam Abdullahi Shuaib, C.E.O/Imam of Zakat & Sadaqat Foundation; Jognson Akin Atere the Anglican Church bishop and Sheikh Abduraahman Sulaiman Adangba of Al-fatihul Quareeb Islamic society of Nigeria National.

The meeting, which also held in Lagos state, Nigeria had in attendance several religious leaders who converged to compare religious scriptures and the definitions for peace according to each religious scripture.

Nigeria is composed of 50 percent of Islam, 40 percent of Christianity and 10 percent of indigenous beliefs. Recently the damage of lives happened due to religious conflicts.

In the midst of this situation, it was stimulating that religious leaders gathered in one place to discuss peace together.

On July 30th, the HWPL WARP Office meeting began with the introduction of participants and watching a highlight video of the purpose and recent activities of Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL).

And religious leaders presented on the topic of good and evil freely in the favorable atmosphere. They spent time understanding respective religion in one mind with o, x quiz.

Imam Abdullahi Shuaib (Zakat & Sadaqat Foundation, Imam / CEO) said “I attended the 3rd HWPL Lagos Meeting today. It was a successful outing. We also appreciate all the supports given by the HWPL Head Office.”

Mr. Man Hee Lee, the chairman of HWPL also said in his speech: “Let us all become the messengers of peace and leave it as an inheritance for the future generations.”

The International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) and the International women’s Peace Group (IWPG) with a mother’s heart to protect precious lives are two wings of HWPL that spreads peace and works towards the enactment of an international law.

He traveled around the world eighteen times stating that we should achieve the unity of religions for the cessation of wars because the cause of wars comes from the differences of religions.

Through his efforts, the 85 HWPL WARP offices meeting are being held in 51 countries while 70 former and current presidents of states and 200 judges Advisory Council members are working on the articles to enact the international law to realize the substantial peace.

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.

Nigeria Participates In HWPL Interntional Peace Walk

 

Group Photo at the 2nd annual commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace

  On May 25th 2015, in Seoul, South Korea, the peace walk in the commemoration of the 2nd Year Anniversary on the Declaration of World Peace that 200,000 youths from all around the world participated has finished with great success. Riding on a wave of world peace, on June 2nd, in Ehime Mbano, three Nigerian youth groups participated in this movement.

Attendees are swing the blue fabric for peace performance 

  This peace walk event, led by International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) and International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG), both Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL)’s affiliated organizations, was held in Comprehensive Secondary School in Ehime Mbano, Nigeria. The students of People to People International Nigeria Chapter, Partners for Peace in the Niger Delta Imo State Chapter and Christian Fellowship and Care Foundation joined together. Furthermore, 396 youth representatives gathered as well. 

 

IPYG member is speaking at the commemorative event 

  The representative of HWPL stated the purpose of this event, “Since the declaration of world peace was proclaimed, world has clearly seen the result. Through this event, we are going meditate on the meaning of the declaration of world peace with 200,000 members who gathered from various countries in Seoul and send our earnest feeling toall youths in the world.” 

International Peace Youth Group Walk Festival in Nigeria 

  The event began by a speech of a principal of a Nigerian school Ohaegbu Augustina, followed by Nwordu Darlington and Jane Ijeoma Onwuka, the youth leaders’ messages. A religious leader Evangelist Albert M. Ezeigwe and community representativeHon. Elias Nwaohiri also presented. After listening to messages of each speaker, the audience watched the highlight of the 2nd Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace. 

A Youth participant hold a picket 

  The participants were very excited to participate in the walk festival and march for peace together holding colorful pickets and banners. The principle requested the event to be continued in the future and encouraged students to participate in and spread the movement to other schools and communities. They also voluntarily appointed three students as student peace advocates to establishpeace and spread such messages. The school commented that the peace walk took place at the right time and right place because youths of today have experienced and exposed too much to violence related acts than ever. The student participants requested HWPL to continue to practice the peace movement and start organizing peace clubs in schools as well.
  
  After the Declaration of World Peace was presented by Chairman Lee of HWPL on May 25th 2013, in front of youths from all around the world, he has been appealing to former and current Presidents and religious leaders about the need of the cessation of all wars and world peace. Due to his efforts of a decisive role of the cessation of a 40 year conflict in Mindanao, he has received an international recognition through countless awards and letters of appreciation.  

International Peace Summit

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  Over 200,000 people gathered at the Peace Gate of the Olympic Park on September 19
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• Over 200,000 people gathered at the Peace Gate of the Olympic Park on September 19
• The Walk for World Peace was hosted in commemoration of the signing of the interfaith peace agreement

On 19 September 2014, at 11 AM, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL, Chairman Man Hee Lee) hosted the Walk for the World Alliance of Religions and World Peace at the Peace Gate of the Olympic Park in commemoration of the successful hosting of the 2014 World Alliance of Religion’s Peace (WARP) Summit and the signing of the peace agreement between 12 religions the day before. Over 200,000 people from all around the world participated in the Walk and celebrated the beginning of a new era of peace.

The day before, political leaders including 15 former heads of state representing countries around the world and more than 600 religious leaders representing each religion participated in the signing of the peace agreement. Also, the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) and the International Youth Peace Group (IPYG), which Mr. Lee has stressed are the means to achieve world peace, agreed to the idea of the Declaration of World Peace and signed the peace agreement with a determination to join the work of peace. The Walk which was held on the following day commemorated the fact the WARP Summit did not end up as a perfunctory event, but it became the foundation for achieving a world of peace.

At the opening ceremony of the Walk, Mr. Lee said in his message, “Yesterday was the time for religions to unite as one. Now, only one thing remains. Let us achieve world peace by enacting an international law for the cessation of wars. In celebration of yesterday’s achievement, let us have a festival under the Creator,” and urged for efforts to bring about world peace together. Also, Ms. Nam Hee Kim, the chairwoman of IWPG, asked young people around the world to join Mr. Lee’s work for peace, saying, “Yesterday, all participants promised to work for peace, so let us all become the entities of peace.”

When Mr. Lee proclaimed the beginning of the Walk with his powerful voice, approximately 200,000 people, led by the youth of IPYG, began to walk shouting “World Peace.” Throughout the Walk, the youth dressed in traditional clothes of each country gave performances, celebrating the signing of the interfaith peace agreement the day before and expressing the wish for peace.

At the press conference held at the Olympic Parktel on the same day, Mr. Lee presented the achievements of the WARP Summit to the reporters in attendance and urged them to report this news as it is. Also, there was a session where he answered the reporters’ questions on practical ways to achieve peace.