[HWPL]

[HWPL] HWPL's Winter Relief Efforts in Bangladesh

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 Winter Relief Efforts in Bangladesh :)

Peace Begins with Sharing: Winter Relief Efforts in Bangladesh

Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) carried out a winter relief volunteer activity on January 10 in Dorcipara Village, Khagrachari District, Chittagong, Bangladesh. A total of 110 people participated in this initiative, sharing warmth with local residents by distributing winter clothing and educational supplies.

The Khagrachari district in the Chittagong region is a mountainous region with poor transportation conditions, making it difficult for residents to access basic necessities. In particular, temperatures drop significantly during the winter season, worsening the shortage of warm clothing. In addition, due to economic hardships, many children and adolescents are unable to obtain sufficient basic educational supplies. Therefore, the provision of winter clothing and educational materials is essential to improve residents’ living conditions and improving the educational environment.

This volunteer activity was carried out in cooperation with HWPL Global Branch 03 and the Bangladesh Shibalee Manobik Foundation. It was organized to support local residents who are facing difficulties in their livelihoods and living conditions. The activity was led by Banarup Barua, President of the Bangladesh Shibalee Manobik Foundation, who is also a participant in the HWPL International Religious Peace Academy (IRPA). Based on the content of Lessons 1, 4, and 10 of the HWPL Peace Education curriculum, he has consistently carried out humanitarian support activities for vulnerable communities. By putting the values of peace into practice within the local community, he has expanded a culture of volunteerism and contributed to creating a safe and harmonious living environment in the region.

Banarup Barua, President of the Bangladesh Shibalee Manobik Foundation, stated that the collaboration was possible because Bangladesh Shibalee Manobik Foundation and HWPL share the same goal of realizing peace. He shared his thoughts, saying, “I am very happy to be able to work together with HWPL on the international stage. I believe HWPL will continue to support many more volunteer activities in the future. We are one!”

On the day of the volunteer activity, many volunteers participated, ensuring the smooth distribution of supplies. A session introducing HWPL was also held, sharing the purpose and vision of its peace initiatives with local residents and organization representatives. Through this, the event went beyond material support and became an opportunity to practice peace together within the community.

Bangladesh Shibalee Manobik Foundation is a local NGO that has long carried out humanitarian aid as well as educational and welfare activities, mainly in the Chittagong region. With a deep understanding of the local situation and established trust with residents, the organization has consistently provided practical support to those in need. Based on a shared vision of peace and humanitarian values, HWPL is collaborating with Bangladesh Shibalee Manobik Foundation to deliver more effective and sustainable assistance to local communities.

HWPL Official Homepage

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

                                                                                                 

[IPYG]

[IPYG] IPYG's Friends: Build Peace and Development (BPD)

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: Build Peace and Development :)

Introducing an IPYG Affiliate Organization – Build Peace and Development (BPD)

Youth Empowerment Peace Class(YEPC)

A Youth NGO Practicing Peace and Sustainable Development in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

“Build Peace and Development (BPD)” is a peace and development-focused non-governmental organization (NGO) based in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. With the goal of achieving long-term peace through community conflict resolution and sustainable development, BPD works across various fields, including conflict transformation, mediation, international development, youth capacity building, and global networking, creating tangible change within local communities.

Peacebuilding Rooted in Local Communities

BPD engages in conflict resolution and community mediation, carrying out peacebuilding activities grounded in dialogue and mediation. In particular, the organization implements international development projects aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs), primarily across African countries, while adopting practical approaches that integrate environmental management, resource governance, and local development.

In addition, BPD operates on youth leadership and capacity-building programs to nurture the next generation of leaders in peace and development. Through networking with peace and development practitioners worldwide, the organization continues to expand international cooperation and the sharing of experiences.

Connecting with IPYG, Expanding into a Global Youth Peace Network

Sharing the vision that youth must unite to end war, achieve peace, and leave a lasting legacy for future generations, BPD joined the International Peace Youth Group(IPYG). Since then, the organization has actively participated in various international peace initiatives alongside HWPL and IPYG.

From March to April 2025, BPD completed the Youth Empowerment Peace Class(YEPC). Beginning in April of the same year, it has been participating in the Youth Engagement & Peacebuilding Working Group(YEPW) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. On May 31, BPD took part in the HWPL’s 12th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace and related volunteer activities, and in September, it attended the 11th Anniversary of the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit. In January this year, BPD planned and carried out a local volunteer initiative in Kinshasa, continuing its grassroots peace efforts.

Volunteer Activities in Kinshasa

Moise Kitete Manala, President of Build Peace and Development, shared the following regarding BPD’s collaboration with IPYG.

“Through the IPYG education program, I realized that peace starts from myself. If I change, my community can change too. That message stayed with me.”

BPD emphasizes that peace is not a distant ideal, but a choice that can be practiced here and now. When small actions and solidarity come together, communities can change—and that change can expand into nations and the world. Moving forward, BPD will continue to carry out field-based initiatives and international cooperation in partnership with IPYG, empowering youth to grow as key actors of peace.

HWPL Official Homepage

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

                                                                                               

[IWPG]

[IWPG] IWPG Cheongju Branch Holds Peace Lecture for Vietnam War Veterans’ Families

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 Lecture in Cheonju :)

IWPG Cheongju Branch Holds Peace Lecture for Vietnam War Veterans’ Families

The International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) Cheongju branch hosted a peace lecture on March 13 at the Korea Vietnam War Veterans Association’s Cheongju chapter hall, engaging members of the Chungcheongbuk-do bereaved families association.

The program emphasized that peace is not a lofty or abstract concept but a value that can be practiced in everyday life. Through education, participants were encouraged to cultivate peace awareness, which can naturally permeate daily routines and empower women to become key actors in achieving peace. The lecture also highlighted that such grassroots efforts can serve as a foundation for global peace.

Attendees expressed strong resonance with the idea that peace begins with small choices and actions. One participant noted, “Starting with small actions we can think of and practice was impressive. I felt this kind of education is necessary for more people.”

Song Geun-hee, head of IWPG Cheongju branch, remarked that the event was meaningful in exploring peace from women’s perspectives and pledged to continue expanding peace education programs to embed a culture of peace in the community. The branch plans to strengthen cooperation with groups that have experienced war and conflict, such as the bereaved families association, to foster healing and broaden consensus on peace.

IWPG, registered with the UN ECOSOC and DGC, operates in 122 countries with 115 branches and over 900 partner organizations. Its vision is to realize sustainable world peace through solidarity, peace culture dissemination, women’s peace education, and advocacy for the legal enactment of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)

HWPL Official Homepage

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

[IWPG] IWPG Hosts ‘Peace Talk’ at Columbia University for Next-Generation Women Peace Leaders

                                                                                              

[IWPG]

[IWPG] IWPG Holds Peace Talk at Columbia University for Next-Generation Women Leaders

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 Talk' in USA :)

IWPG Holds Peace Talk at Columbia University for Next-Generation Women Leaders

The International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) hosted a Peace Talk at Columbia University on March 11, 2026, to mark International Women’s Day and strengthen the role of young women in global peacebuilding.

The event, themed “Young Women Leaders in Times of War and Conflict: Seeking Peace Solutions”, brought together Columbia students and graduate students to discuss practical approaches to peace amid escalating global conflicts. Participants explored the responsibilities of women as peace leaders and shared ideas on how to implement peace initiatives in society.

The program featured a lecture from Mexico’s Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco (UJAT) and highlighted IWPG’s recent partnership with Leyte Normal University in the Philippines, where 200 teachers joined peace education efforts.

IWPG Chairwoman Jeon Na-young expressed the significance of engaging with future generations at Columbia University, emphasizing hopes for continued collaboration in peace education

Meanwhile, IWPG is also participating in the 70th UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York to expand international cooperation. As a UN-registered NGO, IWPG operates 115 branches across 122 countries and partners with over 900 organizations worldwide, working toward the realization of global peace.

HWPL Official Homepage

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

                                                                                             

[IWPG]

[IWPG] IWPG's Peace Narrative Archiving in USA

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 Narrative Archiving in USA :)

IWPG Holds Peace Narrative Archiving with 50 New York Members during 70th UN CSW

The International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) held a “Peace Talk” event in New York on March 7, coinciding with the 70th UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). Around 50 local members gathered to reaffirm IWPG’s mission and explore practical ways to live out peace in daily life.

A highlight was the launch of the PLACE Campaign (Peace as Lived And Connected Experience), which archives women’s everyday peace practices and experiences. Participants shared personal stories, emphasizing that peace begins with individuals and families, then expands through collective action. IWPG Chairwoman Jeon Na-young stressed that peace is not a gift from others but a capacity that starts with oneself, and that women’s solidarity can transform peace into a sustainable cultural system.

The event drew strong engagement amid global tensions, with attendees expressing deep resonance with the idea of women-led peace initiatives. IWPG, registered with UN ECOSOC and DGC as well as Korea’s Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, operates in 122 countries with 115 branches and 900 partner organizations to advance women-driven peace efforts.

HWPL Official Homepage

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