[IPYG]

[IPYG] IPYG's Peace Work with YEPW in the Philippines

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 affiliate youth group, IPYG's peace work in the Philippines :)

Expanding the Youth Engagement & Peacebuilding Working Group (YEPW) Activities across the IPYG Philippines branch

Young people are actively spreading a culture of peace throughout the Philippines. Since the signing of the Mindanao Peace Agreement on January 24, 2014, the IPYG Philippines branch has operated the Youth Engagement & Peacebuilding Working Group (YEPW), centered on young people, to facilitate broad youth participation in peacebuilding activities.

YEPW has been launched in four regions—Manila, Mindanao, Hinigaran, and Kawit, Cavite—to implement various peace projects. To date, over 8,900 young people have taken part.

1. Manila YEPW: Spreading a Culture of Peace through Art

▲ Jan. 19, 2024, Unveiling ceremony of peace monument at Signal Village National High School, Manila YEPW

Manila YEPW commenced full activities to mark the 9th Anniversary of the HWPL World Peace Summit on September 18, 2023. The Indayaw Dance Company of Signal Village National High School (SVNHS) raised funds for a peace monument through its “Dance for Cause” performance and unveiled the HWPL Peace Monument on January 19, 2024.

To promote peace culture locally, Manila YEPW regularly hosts dance competitions. In 2025, it will partner with youth organizations at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig—a public university in Pasig—to launch a joint peace campaign.

2. Mindanao YEPW: Environmental Stewardship through Religious Harmony

▲ Mindanao YEPW in 2024, Youth Religious Peace Camp

Mindanao YEPW continues its regular peacebuilding activities under the slogan “Let’s leave peace as a legacy for future generations,” centered on the Kutawato Greenland Initiatives (KGI). Christian and Muslim youth use peace camps to foster mutual cultural understanding and unity in their shared identity as young people.

Viewing environmental stewardship as fundamental to sustaining peace, Mindanao YEPW conducts regular “peace tree planting” events to protect mangrove ecosystems and “plogging” volunteer drives to pick up trash along rivers and coastlines.

3. Hinigaran YEPW: Peace Sports Competitions in Every Barangay

▲ In April 2025, Hinigaran YEPW hosts peace sports basketball and volleyball tournaments

Launched in late 2024, Hinigaran YEPW collaborates with the government-affiliated Sangguniang Kabataan (SK Federation) to organize activities in each barangay. Under the slogan “Peace in my heart leads to peace for all,” youth regularly hold peace basketball and volleyball tournaments, upholding mutual respect and harmony.

4. Kawit, Cavite YEPW: HWPL Peace Education Alumni in Action

▲ A group of region YEPW representatives, Philippine Youth Peace Committee

On January 24, 2025, in celebration of HWPL Peace Day, Peace Clubs were established at 13 schools in Kawit, Cavite. These clubs provide a platform for HWPL peace education graduates to translate their peace values into practical action. Meeting quarterly, they undertake joint projects both on and off campus.

YEPW in Kawit, Cavite, collaborates with these Peace Clubs to ensure that alumni continue peace initiatives within their communities after graduation.

The IPYG Philippines branch has also formed the HWPL Peace Committee, comprising key figures, with the Youth Peace Committee under its wing to drive national-level peace activities. Local YEPW representatives serve as committee members, and monthly meetings explore cooperation with regional youth groups, the operation of IPYG’s Youth Empowerment Peace Class (YEPC), and joint activity planning—maximizing synergy across youth working groups.

These initiatives have strengthened young people’s commitment and capacity for peacebuilding. IPYG plans to further expand YEPW’s global network and activities, fostering youth solidarity and cementing peace as an enduring legacy.

HWPL Official Homepage

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

                                                  

[IPYG]

[IPYG] IPYG's Friends: Youth Development and Development Organization

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 IPYG's affiliate organisation, Youth Environment and Development Organization (YEDO) :)

Introducing IPYG Affiliate Organization – Youth Environment and Development Organization(YEDO)

▲ Bangladesh Environmental Summit

The Youth Environment and Development Organization (YEDO) is a non-profit based in Bangladesh that works to ensure the rights of young people and create a healthy environment in which they can thrive. YEDO supports youth independence through vocational and technical training, helping reduce unemployment. It also provides community-based disaster preparedness training to help local residents respond effectively to environmental crises. Furthermore, YEDO actively promotes environmental protection through initiatives addressing climate change, pollution prevention, and the use of renewable energy.

To reduce social conflict and violence, YEDO runs drug prevention campaigns and rehabilitation programs. The organization also offers free legal support to ensure access to justice for all. In addition, YEDO enhances civic awareness through democracy education and voter participation campaigns, and supports youth and community well-being through health workshops on family planning and youth welfare.

▲ Walk Campaign for the Earth

YEDO shares and supports IPYG’s vision of peace and is committed to building a sustainable future for local communities. In particular, it seeks to contribute to community development through joint projects in youth education, environmental protection, and human rights. Moving forward, YEDO plans to continue working with IPYG—empowering young people to become leaders of peace and collaborating with youth around the world to build a better future.

▲ Vocational Training

Robiul Awal, founder of YEDO, stated, “I am deeply passionate about supporting the youth of Bangladesh and bringing positive change in the face of climate change. I hope we can come together to build a better, more sustainable world.”

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/

                                                                         

[HWPL]

[HWPL] HWPL's 12th Anniversary of the Declaration of World Peace in Thailand

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 12th Anniversary of the Declaration of World Peace in Thailand :)

2025 Peace Walk in Thailand

HWPL held the 12th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace across 94 locations in 61 countries worldwide, including Thailand. The events took place both offline (86 locations) and online (8 locations), with a participation of over 1600 public figures and 10,000 citizens globally. 

HWPL Official Homepage

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

                                                                        

[HWPL]

[HWPL] HWPL's 12th Anniversary of the Declaration of World Peace in Bangladesh

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 12th Anniversary of the Declaration of World Peace in Bangladesh :)

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HWPL, a South Korea-based global peace NGO, held the 12th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace across 94 locations in 61 countries worldwide, including India. The events took place both offline (86 locations) and online (8 locations), with a participation of over 1600 public figures and 10,000 citizens globally.

The Declaration of World Peace was first proclaimed on May 25th 2013, by Chairman ManHee Lee in front of the Peace Gate at the Olympic Park in Seoul with 30,000 global youth advocating peace. It was a call to end war and establish peace through the collective efforts of global citizens by outlining the roles of individuals from all walks of life in achieving peace. The event also featured a large-scale Peace Walk, which has since become a symbolic annual movement in cities around the world.

In commemoration of the 12th Anniversary of the Declaration of World Peace, peace events were actively held in various regions across Bangladesh, alongside global celebrations. In cities such as Chapainawabganj, Chattogram, and Mirpur-Pallabi, youth and citizens took the lead in organising peace activities that resonated deeply within their local communities.

Among them, the youth organisation NextGen Youth Alliance hosted a peace campaign on May 20th in Chapainawabganj, specifically targeting young people. This event was organised in collaboration with IPYG (International Peace Youth Group), a youth organisation under the international peace NGO HWPL, and was attended by approximately 30 youth participants.

The event began with an introduction to IPYG and international youth peace activities, followed by a presentation on the DPCW (Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War), and concluded with a Peace Walk parade through the city centre. In particular, this activity served as an opportunity for the youth to personally experience and share the spirit of peace embodied in the DPCW.

On 14th March 2016, HWPL proclaimed the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW), which was drafted with the participation of international law experts from 15 countries. This declaration, comprised of 10 articles and 38 clauses, aims to restore the spirit that served as the basis for the establishment of the United Nations and to achieve sustainable peace by promoting the universal values of the global community. The DPCW embodies the principles and measures for preventing and resolving conflicts and sustaining a peaceful global society.

On May 25th, an “Eco Ten Minute” environmental clean-up activity took place at Karal Girls' High School in Chattogram, Bangladesh. The activity was organised as part of a collaborative programme between HWPL and the Youth Empowerment Peace Workshop (YEPW), with around 60 students participating voluntarily.

The students carried out a focused 10-minute clean-up campaign around the school premises, taking the lead in protecting the local environment. This activity went beyond a simple cleanup - it became an educational moment where youth experienced the value of peace through environmental responsibility. The high level of participation and enthusiasm among the students demonstrated the potential for these efforts to grow into regular school-led environmental programmes.

Furthermore, in the Mirpur-Pallabi area, a community-linked environmental campaign was held, led by the Obhizatrik Foundation. 

The “Legislate Peace” (LP) programme is a global initiative to support and advocate for the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) and its implementation at the international level. It also strives to implement the core values of the DPCW in reality.

The LP program started off as the Sign Your Support campaign, which was launched to promote the value of the DPCW as a solution for achieving global peace and urge different sectors of society to support this declaration. The campaign expanded into various forms of peace events and activities tailored to regions around the world, including seminars, forums, peace walks, and education. Currently, mid- to long-term goals are being pursued worldwide to establish peace legally, institutionally, and culturally.

Eco Ten Minute, a community-linked environmental campaign, is one of the "Legislate Peace" programmes and is a project designed based on the core values of environmental protection initiatives and HWPL peace education textbooks among the "Vision 2030" policies in Karnataka, India. The message, "Let's clean the local environment and make the community beautiful with 10 minutes of practice," is lowering the psychological burden of participants and inducing active participation. 

HWPL Official Homepage

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

                                                                       

[HWPL]

[HWPL] HWPL's 7th International Loving-Peace Art Competition in Korea

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 7th International Loving-Peace Art Competition in Korea :)

The 7th International Loving-Peace Art Competition was held in Gwangju, South Korea, under the theme, "What We Can Do For Peace," today, May 31st.

From Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Japan to Turkey, the participating countries may differ, but our children draw with one heart - a heart that longs for peace.

They quietly humble us adults.

IWPG (International Women's Peace Group, HWPL's affiliate) hosts the International Loving-Peace Art Competition so that children can dream of a world of peace and cessation of war and express it through art

HWPL Official Homepage

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