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[HWPL] HWPL's Second Annual "Peace Day at the Capital"

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 Second Annual Peace Day at the Capital in Georgia, U.S. :)

HWPL Georgia Branch Hosts Second Annual “Peace Day at the Capital”

The HWPL Georgia Branch hosted its Second “Peace Day at the Capital” event at the Georgia State Capital in Atlanta on February 13, 2025. The event was attended by state representatives, community leaders and youth participants to discuss the way forward for peace initiatives, especially the importance of Peace Leadership Academy for Youth (P.L.A.Y) program to make Georgia a state of peace.

The Georgia State Capital was chosen as the venue for the event because January to March is the time of year when state representatives are intensively working on budgets and laws. This is an important opportunity for various organizations to meet face-to-face with legislators to share their goals and gain support. The HWPL Georgia Branch took advantage of this time to expand their network of government officials and gain support for their peace work.

▲ Conversation with a government official

The event was attended by 65 participants, including 9 prominent figures such as Representatives and Senators from the Georgia General Assembly. Notably, Community leaders including Coach D, Founder and CEO of Here2Help, Karen Mulzac Watkins, Former Board Member of Gwinnett County Board of Education, and Dr. Maya Taylor, Founder and CEO of Arrow Youth Leadership Council International, delivered meaningful speeches.

Dr. Maya Taylor, Founder and CEO of Arrow Youth Leadership Council International emphasized that children are inherently peaceful, stating “Children are born with innocence hearts and do not know how to hate or harm. However, as they grow, they learn hatred and violence.” She also emphasized the importance of active participation of youth in peace activities, suggesting that social wellness, socio-economic support, social justice and educational equity are essential for children to grow up peacefully.

▲ Presenting P.L.A.Y Program Completion Certificates

A Particular note at the event was the presentation of certificates signed by Georgia state representatives to the graduates of the P.L.A.Y. program. A total of eight students were recognized for their completion of the program, marking a significant step in HWPL Georgia’s mission to implement peace education across Georgia’s schools.

The HWPL Georgia Branch plans to make Peace Day at the Capital an annual event and will continue to network with interested government officials to institutionalize peace across the state of Georgia. Through these strategic engagements at the legislative level, HWPL Georgia is working to create institutional support for implementing the PLAY program in all schools and counties across Georgia, ultimately establishing the state as a replicable model for peace initiatives across the United States.

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