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 IWPG's Peace Cooperation :)
IWPG Explores Women-Led Peace Cooperation with South America’s Gran Chaco Foundation
The International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) Global Region 2 recently held an online meeting with Argentina’s Gran Chaco Foundation to discuss women-centered peacebuilding and international cooperation.
Founded in 2003, the Gran Chaco Foundation has worked for over 20 years across Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia, engaging more than 400 women leaders and thousands of community members. Its programs focus on empowering women, strengthening community networks, and ensuring women’s active participation in policymaking and institutional processes.
IWPG emphasized that women’s leadership is a driving force for sustainable peace. Through peace education, community campaigns, and collaboration with governments and international organizations, IWPG has sought to position women not as beneficiaries but as key actors in peacebuilding.
The meeting was held ahead of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and aimed to explore civil society partnerships. Both organizations highlighted the importance of linking local experiences to global agendas such as poverty reduction, climate change response, and governance reform.
IWPG Global Region 2 Director Lee Seo-yeon stated, “Women’s active participation is the starting point for sustainable peace. Cooperation with the Gran Chaco Foundation aligns with CSW’s goals and expands international civil society solidarity.”
Gran Chaco Foundation President Fabiana Menna added, “When local women are organized and empowered, social change becomes most sustainable. We look forward to building shared directions with international partners.”
The two groups agreed to continue exploring joint initiatives during CSW and beyond, with a focus on strengthening women’s roles in peace and community development.
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