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[HWPL] HWPL Discusses Legislative Integration of DPCW in South Africa
HWPL Discusses Legislative Integration of DPCW in Cape Town, with Parliamentary Representatives from Five Countries Participating
Discussions focused on conflict prevention and community peace policies, with 12 letters of support for the DPCW submitted.
A discussion on the legislative integration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) was held in Cape Town, South Africa.
An international roundtable aimed at exploring ways to incorporate peace principles for the prevention of war and conflict into national legislation and public policy took place in Cape Town. According to the international peace organization HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light), a high-level roundtable titled“Cessation of War as a Legislative Priority” was held on September 18 at the Centre for the Book in Cape Town.
The event brought together approximately 150 participants, including eight parliamentary representatives from Tuvalu, Northern Ireland, Seychelles, Pakistan, and South Africa, as well as youth leaders, religious figures, civil society representatives, and members of the media. The program was organized to coincide with the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference held in Cape Town.
At the center of the discussions was the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW), drafted by HWPL’s International Law Peace Committee.
The DPCW consists of ten articles addressing issues such as the prohibition of the threat and use of force, peaceful settlement of disputes, the right to self-defense, freedom of religion, harmony between religious and ethnic identities, and the promotion of a culture of peace.
Participants examined the role that parliaments and legislative bodies can play in conflict prevention and peacebuilding, while also discussing ways to incorporate the principles of the DPCW into national legal systems and public policies.
Clifford Elford, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Seychelles, emphasized the importance of prioritizing public welfare sectors such as education and healthcare over post-war reconstruction when allocating national budgets.
Iakoba Taeia Italeli, Speaker of the Parliament of Tuvalu, described the DPCW as a framework that can help transform armed conflicts into dialogue and cooperation, highlighting the need for its implementation.
Muhammad Khalid Sayed, Leader of the Opposition in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, emphasized the need to connect international peace principles with local priorities, including violence prevention and social integration. The importance of youth and civil society participation in peacebuilding was also highlighted during the discussions.
According to HWPL, twelve letters of support for the DPCW were submitted during the event. Parliamentary participants also signed a pledge affirming their commitment to continue discussions and activities related to the DPCW in their respective countries.
The roundtable was organized as part of the commemorative events marking the September 18 HWPL World Peace Summit. During the same period, South Korea hosted a global youth peace program from September 17 to 19 under the theme“We Are the Living Heritage.”
HWPL stated that it plans to continue follow-up initiatives linking the principles of the DPCW to parliamentary and policy discussions around the world, building on the recommendations made during the roundtable and the commitments expressed by participating lawmakers.
Discussions focused on conflict prevention and community peace policies, with 12 letters of support for the DPCW submitted.
A discussion on the legislative integration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) was held in Cape Town, South Africa.
An international roundtable aimed at exploring ways to incorporate peace principles for the prevention of war and conflict into national legislation and public policy took place in Cape Town. According to the international peace organization HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light), a high-level roundtable titled“Cessation of War as a Legislative Priority” was held on September 18 at the Centre for the Book in Cape Town.
The event brought together approximately 150 participants, including eight parliamentary representatives from Tuvalu, Northern Ireland, Seychelles, Pakistan, and South Africa, as well as youth leaders, religious figures, civil society representatives, and members of the media. The program was organized to coincide with the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference held in Cape Town.
At the center of the discussions was the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW), drafted by HWPL’s International Law Peace Committee.
The DPCW consists of ten articles addressing issues such as the prohibition of the threat and use of force, peaceful settlement of disputes, the right to self-defense, freedom of religion, harmony between religious and ethnic identities, and the promotion of a culture of peace.
Participants examined the role that parliaments and legislative bodies can play in conflict prevention and peacebuilding, while also discussing ways to incorporate the principles of the DPCW into national legal systems and public policies.
Clifford Elford, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Seychelles, emphasized the importance of prioritizing public welfare sectors such as education and healthcare over post-war reconstruction when allocating national budgets.
Iakoba Taeia Italeli, Speaker of the Parliament of Tuvalu, described the DPCW as a framework that can help transform armed conflicts into dialogue and cooperation, highlighting the need for its implementation.
Muhammad Khalid Sayed, Leader of the Opposition in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, emphasized the need to connect international peace principles with local priorities, including violence prevention and social integration. The importance of youth and civil society participation in peacebuilding was also highlighted during the discussions.
According to HWPL, twelve letters of support for the DPCW were submitted during the event. Parliamentary participants also signed a pledge affirming their commitment to continue discussions and activities related to the DPCW in their respective countries.
The roundtable was organized as part of the commemorative events marking the September 18 HWPL World Peace Summit. During the same period, South Korea hosted a global youth peace program from September 17 to 19 under the theme“We Are the Living Heritage.”
HWPL stated that it plans to continue follow-up initiatives linking the principles of the DPCW to parliamentary and policy discussions around the world, building on the recommendations made during the roundtable and the commitments expressed by participating lawmakers.
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