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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 Peace Education Teacher Training :)

Teaching Peace Amid Conflict

HWPL Peace Education Teacher Training Orientation Draws 100 Participants from 5 Countries

Educators from Croatia, Bosnia, Congo, India, and Pakistan Gather Online; “The Classroom Is Where Peace Begins”

 

On April 21, HWPL held an online orientation for its Peace Education Teacher Training Program under the theme “Teachers for Peace: Stories from the Classroom.” The orientation brought together 100 educators from five countries: Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of Congo, India, and Pakistan. The program covered an introduction to HWPL, an overview of peace education, a guide to the training curriculum, and details on completion requirements and assignments.

 

What Is a Peace Teacher?

A Peace Teacher is an educator who has completed HWPL’s peace education training program. Unlike conventional subject-focused teachers in fields such as mathematics or English, Peace Teachers guide students with an emphasis on character development, peace, and conflict resolution. The concept is one of expansion. Existing educators enhance their professional role by acquiring peace education competencies through HWPL training.

The role of a Peace Teacher involves fostering mutual respect among students, guiding them to resolve conflicts through dialogue rather than violence, and cultivating understanding and acceptance of diverse cultures and perspectives. In essence, Peace Teachers go beyond imparting knowledge. They also teach students how to live as decent human beings.

HWPL provides all educational materials, including textbooks and video lectures, free of charge to Peace Teachers. Peace education classes are currently being conducted in 112 countries worldwide. Upon completing the designated program, participants receive an official Peace Teacher certification.

 

 

Voices from the Participants

Sabina Zakir, Director of Millennium Education in Pakistan, shared:

“This year, not only teachers but also principals and administrative staff joined the program, and everyone is fully committed. Peace has become a very important topic in Pakistan because it is deeply connected to our daily lives.”

Sara Khan, a teacher at Millennium Education in Pakistan, said:

“Being a teacher as part of HWPL is truly meaningful and inspiring. It allows me to share peace, empathy, and positive values with my students, and to contribute to building a better, more harmonious world.”

Esaïe Irengi Nyakalala, Administrator and Lawyer of the Association of Peace Ambassadors and Peace Teachers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, stated:

“I live in a country that has been at war for over 30 years. Participating in this training will help me build the capacity to contribute to restoring peace in my country. Some people still believe that war is the way to achieve peace, but there are many other ways to make peace.”

 

 

HWPL continues to strengthen partnerships with educational institutions around the world through MOU agreements. It is also engaged in ongoing discussions on implementing peace education tailored to the unique circumstances and characteristics of each country.

Peace education is not merely a subject on a curriculum. It is the foundation that guides the next generation to resolve conflicts through dialogue and to live with mutual respect. It is our hope that these small changes, beginning in the classroom, will come together to bring about peace throughout the world.

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