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 educator training for Lusaka City Council officials :)
Lusaka City Council Officials Complete Peace Educator Training for Women’s Rights Initiative
On December 13, the Peace Educator Training (PET) program organized by HWPL Zambia Branch successfully concluded in Lusaka, Zambia. The program was conducted for officials of the Lusaka City Council (LCC) with the goal of strengthening the peace-building capacity of public servants, who work directly in communities, through education and administration.
As a six-session online program held on every Saturday from November 8 to December 13, the training brought together 13 staff members from the LCC Public Health Department, members of the Lusaka City Council Junior Council, and participants from other countries engaged in peace education initiatives.
HWPL designed the PET program to help LCC officials integrate peace education into the hygiene and health education they already deliver in schools and local communities. This approach was aimed at connecting the values of peace, public health, human rights, and the rule of law within a single framework, identifying practical solutions to address social challenges. The program, in alignment with HWPL’s women’s rights campaign, Sign for Her, highlighted the importance of protecting the rights of women and girls, expanding educational opportunities, and raising legal awareness.
The curriculum guided participants through themes of diversity, cooperation, and peaceful coexistence, while exploring the root causes of conflict and constructive paths toward peaceful resolution. It also enabled the participants to understand fully and practice in their daily life the value of gratitude, consideration, and forgiveness, as well as respect for cultural heritage, the role of law, and personal responsibility.
All participants who completed the program received official HWPL Peace Educator certification, and they aim to apply the training in their respective fields.
Ryan Walusiku, a Junior Councillor from Lusaka City Council, shared, “I realized that for peaceful coexistence, it is essential to connect our values and influence. This training will serve as an important guide as I carry out my roles and responsibilities in the community.”
Andy Vermaut, Founder of the Fundamental Rights Movement Postversa, also noted that the education centered on diversity and harmony was particularly impactful, motivating him to reflect on the true value of cooperation.
An official from the HWPL Peace Education Department stated that HWPL will continue supporting Lusaka public officials as they grow into leaders who promote peace education in schools and communities, adding that follow-up programs will be strengthened to ensure that peace, human rights, and legal education take root at the grassroots level.
