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[IPYG] IPYG's Friends: South Sudan Youth Peace 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 HWPL's affiliate youth group, IPYG's affiliate organization: South Sudan Youth Peace and Development Organization :)
Introducing an IPYG Affiliate Organization: South Sudan Youth Peace and Development Organization (SSYPADO)
Youth Consultative Meeting in Gambella Camp
Youth Consultative Meeting in Gambella Camp
South Sudan Youth Peace and Development Organization (SSYPADO) is a youth-led civil society organization (CSO) established in South Sudan in July 2010. The organization operates across six states in South Sudan, including the capital city of Juba, as well as in refugee communities in neighboring countries such as Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia.
SSYPADO’s core areas of work include peacebuilding, human rights protection, food security, livelihood support, education, healthcare and environmental protection. It carries out various awareness-raising activities and relief efforts to help young people and vulnerable communities in conflict-affected areas become self-reliant.
Currently, with support from the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and the Australian Government, SSYPADO is implementing the “Give Youth a Voice for a Peaceful South Sudan” project. As part of this initiative, it organizes cross-border youth peace dialogues, town hall meetings for university students, and workshops to train local peace ambassadors.
Town Hall Discussion for Youth from Uganda and South Sudan
SSYPADO has participated in online peace events hosted by HWPL and IPYG since 2024. In particular, through this year’s Youth Empowerment Peace Class (YEPC), the organization reaffirmed the importance and value of bringing together young people from diverse backgrounds to foster mutual understanding.
Amid ongoing conflict and disputes, Augustino Deng Alier, chairperson of the South Sudan Youth Peace and Development Organization, believes that young people should not remain mere victims but should instead become key drivers of peace. He shares the same vision as IPYG and wants to send the following message of encouragement to young people around the world.
Validation Workshop in Juba
Dear Youth Around the World,
You are the heartbeat of progress, the voice of hope, and the catalysts for positive change.
Remember, your voice matters. Your energy and passion are powerful tools to advocate for peace, justice, and sustainable development.
Together, we can build bridges of understanding, break down barriers of discrimination, and create spaces where every young person can thrive. Let’s stand united, support one another, and work tirelessly towards a world where youth are empowered. Never underestimate your ability to make an impact. The world needs your voice. The world needs your actions. Together, let’s create a future we can all be proud of.
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