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[HWPL] HWPL's International Yoga Day event in India with Youth For Seva

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 International Yoga Day event with Youth For Seva in India

India Celebrates International Yoga Day in Central Delhi – Promoting Peace, Harmony, and Wellness (June 21st, 2025)

On a serene morning, over 100 citizens gathered at Lodhi Garden from 6:30 to 8:30 AM IST to celebrate International Yoga Day under the theme “Yoga for One Planet, One Health.” The event - co-hosted by HWPL in collaboration with Youth For Seva (YFS), Art & Rhythm, and Rawat Fitness Classes - aligned physical wellness with HWPL’s vision for global peace and unity.

Participants of all ages enthusiastically embraced the session, surpassing expected attendance. Through guided breathing, meditation, and yoga postures, attendees experienced mindfulness, compassion, and communal harmony - reflecting rising public interest in wellness and peace-building initiatives.

“This was Youth For Seva’s first joint activity with HWPL, and it proved very enriching and inspiring. Our volunteers had a great time and are eager to participate in more peace-focused events monthly,” said Dipak Bandari, Senior Coordinator at Delhi YFS.

Sudesh Sharma, Director of Art & Rhythm, added,

“When the wisdom of our generation meets the energy and passion of youth, we create a powerful force for change. Collaborating with a global peace initiative like HWPL is a step forward for our society.”

Art & Rhythm’s social outreach - teaching dance, offering career guidance, and motivating youth toward academic success - echoed HWPL’s ethos of peace education and community engagement.

Manwar Rawat, founder of Rawat Fitness Classes, stated,

“We are delighted to celebrate International Yoga Day alongside like-minded organisations. Thanks to HWPL’s efforts to unite everyone, today’s event carried even deeper meaning.”

The event showcased how yoga can connect individuals not only for personal wellness but also for a larger humanitarian purpose - global peace. HWPL’s initiative fosters a culture of peace, dialogue, and mutual respect through partnerships among citizens, youth groups, and civil society.

All participating organisations expressed commitment to ongoing collaborative initiatives focused on peace-building, volunteer empowerment, and holistic development. The event marks a promising beginning toward strengthening India’s peace ambassador network.

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[HWPL] HWPL's 'Eco Ten Minute' Campaign Across India, Bangladesh and Afghanistan

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 'Eco Ten Minute' Campaign Across India, Bangladesh and Afghanistan :)

[𝙅𝙪𝙣𝙚 5 – 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙀𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡]

“𝙏𝙚𝙣 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙥 𝙏𝙤𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙋𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙚”

𝙃𝙒𝙋𝙇 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙊𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 '𝙀𝙘𝙤 𝙏𝙚𝙣 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙩𝙚' 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙜𝙣 𝘼𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙖, 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙝, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙛𝙜𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣

To mark World Environment Day on June 5th, HWPL conducted over 30 sessions of its 'Eco Ten Minute' campaign from February to May 2025 across India, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. Under the slogan “Ten minutes to clean our community, ten minutes to restore the Earth,” the campaign mobilised approximately 3000 participants and promoted both environmental awareness and peace consciousness.

The Eco Ten Minute project was designed based on India’s Karnataka State “Vision 2030” policy and the core values of HWPL’s Peace Education curriculum (Lessons 1, 4, and 10). It aims to encourage youth and local citizens to engage in accessible, 10-minute clean-up efforts to improve their surroundings while fostering a culture of peace within communities.

In Karnataka’s Gadag district, HWPL collaborated with the Panchayat Raj University’s National Service Scheme (NSS) to conduct activities across 10 villages over a three-week span. Cleanup efforts, campus maintenance, and tree planting took place in areas such as Magadi, Mevundi, Nagavi, Itagai, Hosalli, Hulakoti, and Kalasapur. On May 24th, a large-scale event commemorated the 12th anniversary of HWPL’s Declaration of World Peace, featuring a peace pledge and environmental action.

In Delhi, Arwachin Public School held two events in alignment with World Heritage Day (April 17) and Earth Day (April 22), while KHMS (Kulachi Hansraj Model School) engaged its entire student body -around 1800 participants - in campus-wide clean-up activities, led by the school’s HWPL Peace Club.

In Maharashtra, schools including MS Naik High School (Ratnagiri), Savarkar Gurukul (Talegaon), and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Coaching Center (Pune) organised clean-up efforts around temples and urban slum areas. Notably, the eTechnocrats organisation and local religious leaders worked alongside students, demonstrating a community-based approach to environmental action.

Following a terrorist attack targeting tourists in Pahalgam on April 22nd 2025, tensions between India and Pakistan escalated once again, intensifying military activity in the Kashmir region. Despite the unstable situation, local youth groups such as the Lal Ded Youth Foundation and the EK Qadam Welfare Society continued to lead clean-up and tree-planting initiatives. Their efforts provided a meaningful example of civic engagement aimed at restoring daily life and fostering peace in a region often marked by conflict.

Mini R, a teacher at KLE Society’s School, stated, “Caring for the local environment is the first step toward caring for the community and achieving peace,” adding that “Eco Ten Minute is not just about cleaning - it is a meaningful movement to practice and share peace.”

According to the United Nations, the number of climate refugees people forced to flee due to environmental factors - has surged in recent years, blurring the lines between climate and conflict-driven displacement. Climate-related challenges such as droughts, floods, and food shortages are increasingly contributing to regional instability and conflict. In response, HWPL’s Eco Ten Minute project encourages youth and citizens to actively participate in improving their local environment, thereby helping to reduce the impact of the climate crisis and strengthening community resilience for peace. The campaign’s collaborative model involving youth, educators, and faith-based organisations has emerged as a noteworthy example of grassroots peacebuilding.

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[HWPL] HWPL's MOU with AfricaBrief in Malawi

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 MOU with AfricaBrief in Malawi :)

On 10th June 2025, HWPL proudly signed an MOU with AfricaBrief, an award-winning media platform based in Lilongwe, Malawi - during a special visit to Cape Town, South Africa.

AfricaBrief, founded by renowned journalist Winston Mwale, is a dynamic online media outlet committed to solutions-based journalism that doesn’t just highlight the challenges - but also the changemakers. With the backing of global players like the Google News Initiative, their work inspires civic engagement and amplifies underrepresented voices across the region.

This partnership will strengthen the shared mission to:

- Foster peace through responsible storytelling

- Promote ethical media practices

- Uplift diverse voices shaping Africa’s future

Together, powerful narratives of peace, community empowerment, and inclusive change across South Africa are being built.

“More than a news source, AfricaBrief is a community committed to impact.”

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[HWPL] HWPL's Statement Calling for the Cessation of the Israel-Iran Violent Conflict

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 Statement Calling for the Cessation of the Israel-Iran violent conflict :)

HWPL Statement Calling for the Cessation
of the Israel-Iran Violent Conflict

Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) expresses deep concerns over the violent conflict between Israel and Iran that occurred in June 2025 and condemns the grave threat it poses to international peace and security.

Israel’s large-scale attack on Iran on the 13^th and the counterattack of Iran have created instability beyond the Middle East, sending shockwaves across the globe. Violent conflict cannot be a solution and only leads to irreparable destruction and loss of innocent lives. Those who pay the highest price are women and young people who hold a sustainable society together.

The United Nations and the international community are expressing their concerns and warning against prolonged violence, while calling for a peaceful resolution to the situation. As a unified voice that continues to rise against wars and promotes peace regardless of ethnicity, nation, or religious differences, HWPL joins other responsible members of the international community in strongly urging an immediate cessation of violence.

Peace is what everyone in this generation yearns for and must strive to achieve. The people of Israel and Iran want peace, as the entire global community hopes for peace to be restored. The current acts of war are a crime against the citizens of both nations and against all people of the world, and they will leave an irreparable scar in history.

HWPL once again calls on Israel and Iran to cease the use of violence and to seek peaceful solutions through dialogue and negotiations while upholding the principles of international law. The global community will support the decisions of the two countries for peace.

16 June 2025

HWPL Peace Families around the globe

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[HWPL] HWPL's 12th Anniversary of the Declaration of World Peace Across the World

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 12th Anniversary of the Declaration of World Peace across the world :)

Bringing Governments and Citizens to Global Peace Movement :
12th Anniversary of the Declaration of World Peace Showcases Colorful Events

▲ Steps of Peace: Peace for Unity in Malaysia

HWPL held the HWPL’s 12th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace across 94 locations in 61 countries worldwide including South Korea. The events took place both offline (86 locations) and online (8 locations), with a participation of over 1,600 public figures and 10,000 citizens globally.

The Declaration of World Peace was first proclaimed on May 25, 2013, by Chairman of HWPL Man Hee Lee in front of the Peace Gate at the Olympic Park in Seoul with 30,000 global youth advocating peace. It was a call to end war and establish peace through the collective efforts of global citizens by outlining the roles of individuals from all walks of life in achieving peace. The event also featured a large-scale Peace Walk, which has since become a symbolic annual movement in cities around the world.

▲ HWPL’s 12th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace and the Peace Walk in the Netherlands

This year’s commemorative events aim to reflect on the historical significance of the declaration and encourage greater civic participation in peacebuilding efforts. Programs included peace education presentations, video screenings, and interfaith dialogue sessions tailored to the cultural and social contexts of each participating country.

At the previous 10th anniversary, Chairman Lee Man-hee emphasized, “After declaring peace on earth (to achieve it together), I traveled around the world for the advocacy of peace. I called for peace to be taught at home and in school, and for everyone to become a messenger of peace. We need to be united under the title of peace and work together to create a better world and leave it as a legacy for future generations. This is our mission in the times we live in.”

In South Korea, reflecting the unique circumstances of the Korean Peninsula, the events focused on “peaceful unification.” Co-hosted with local governments and various civic and social organizations under the theme “Future of Peace and Prosperity: Free Travel on the Korean Peninsula,” the campaign was held throughout June in 12 cities including Seoul, Incheon, Pocheon, Wonju, Daejeon, Daegu, Busan, Jeonju, and Damyang in Jeollanam-do. Approximately 13,600 citizens participated, expressing a collective wish for genuine inter-Korean exchange and expanding public consensus on peaceful unification.

▲ “Future of Peace and Prosperity” Campaign Held in 12 Regions Across Korea, Embracing the Hope for Peaceful Unification of the Korean Peninsula

Each regional event featured unique themes such as “Together: Connecting Korea,” “Connect the North and South Through the Forest,” and “The Echo of Filial Piety and Peace: Connect Nation,” along with special programs commemorating Memorial Day and the 75th anniversary of the Korean War. Hands-on activities included the One for Korea challenge, a Peace Train experience from Seoul Station to Pyongyang Station, writing messages for separated families, and peace photo zones. Various cultural programs such as orchestra and choir performances, musicals, citizen talk concerts, and exhibition contests also encouraged voluntary participation.

Participants confronted the realities of division through presentations by separated families and intergenerational peace content connecting wartime and youth generations, deepening their understanding of the need for unification. In some events, attendees wrote peace pledges or left peace messages, urging for unification through free inter-Korean travel. Particularly, campaigns and performances that highlighted the pain of separated families and bridged the wartime and youth generations served as catalysts for intergenerational peace dialogue.

The HWPL’s 12th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace not only recalled the past achievement but also reaffirmed a shared commitment to practical actions for a peaceful future. HWPL will continue to expand its efforts in supporting international law for peace, promoting peace education, and fostering interreligious harmony through global partnerships.

▲ Peace Walk in Madagascar

▲ Blood Donation Campaign in Ethiopia

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