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[IPYG] IPYG Building Peace Together with Numerous Organizations

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 YEPW :)

IPYG: Building Peace Together with Over 1,500 Organizations Worldwide

Sponsoring Organizations of the 2025 International Youth Peace Conference

The IPYG network is growing remarkably. Currently, IPYG has partnerships with 1,560 organizations across 129 countries, reflecting the global solidarity it has built as a youth peace network. This year alone, 297 organizations from 9 countries joined the network, further expanding its reach and impact.

A total of 111 government youth organizations from around the world provided their names as sponsors of the 11th Anniversary of the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit. This goes beyond mere numbers, demonstrating IPYG’s ability to establish genuine partnerships and implement peace initiatives in diverse ways.

To empower youth to take the lead in building peace, IPYG has structured the Youth Engagement & Peacebuilding Working Group (YEPW) into five action models (Public Awareness, Volunteering, Training, Policy Advocacy, and Creative Collaboration). Based on these models, youth in each region design and implement peace activities while establishing partnerships with government ministries, corporations, and NGOs, thereby broadening the scope of the collaborations.

From left to right: YEPC in Austria, “Play4Peace” Project in Atlanta, USA, and Medical Campaign in Tanzania

In Austria and Germany, the continuous operation of the Youth Empowerment Peace Class (YEPC) led to an official invitation to present YEPC at the 2025 European Youth Parliament (EYP). In Atlanta (USA), a peace program aimed at easing local conflicts has gained corporate support from Home Depot and McDonald’s, as well as official endorsements from six mayors of the Metro Atlanta area. In Tanzania, IPYG collaborated with four universities and organized plogging volunteer activities and, in partnership with a university hospital, conducted a medical campaign that provided health check-ups for local residents. This youth-led social contribution activity even attracted sponsorship from Pepsi, creating a meaningful collaboration among the local community, the corporation, and the hospital.

Padlet – IPYG Partnership Organizations Introduction

To introduce the activities of organizations and youth participating in the network to the public, IPYG utilizes the Padlet platform to highlight the initiatives of affiliate organizations. Through this platform, organizations share their initiatives worldwide and explore opportunities for collaboration (IPYG Partnership Organizations Introduction: https://padlet.com/hwpl/official-introductions-of-participating-organizations-w37ci0emhn2a4wx7 ).

YEPW Members

Besides its partner organizations, IPYG also has YEPW members who regularly participate in its activities. These members go beyond event participation by practicing peace in their daily lives and implementing community-focused peace initiatives. Starting with young people, they are bringing meaningful change to their nations and communities. During the 11th Anniversary of the HWPL World Peace Summit, photos of organizations’ and YEPW members’ activities were exhibited, showcasing youth-led peace initiatives.

The growth of the IPYG network signifies not only quantitative expansion but also the spread of youth-led peace initiatives. Moving forward, IPYG will continue to work with youth around the world, collaborating with government ministries, corporations, and organizations to realize peace.

HWPL Official Homepage

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