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Sydney, Australia - On September 18, the “10th Anniversary of the HWPL September 18 Peace Summit” was held in around 40 countries, including South Korea. Marking a significant milestone, the event attracted a large number of dignitaries and members from both domestic and overseas. Approximately 100,000 people gathered at the HWPL Peace Training Institute in Gyeonggi-do, Korea, where the event took place.
(Chairman Man Hee Lee signing an MOU with G7+ and the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (PARLATINO) for sustainable peace at the 10th anniversary ceremony of the HWPL September 18 Peace Summit, held at the HWPL Peace Training Institute on the 18th.)
Hosted by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), led by Chairman Man Hee Lee, the event was themed “Building a Global Community of Peace through Regional Cooperation.” It was an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of global leaders and citizens towards peace over the past decade and to explore strategies for future global unity. Notable attendees included Great Dharma Master Hyecheon of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and José Honorio da Costa Ferreira Jerónimo, East Timor's Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Culture.
During his commemorative speech, HWPL Chairman Man Hee Lee expressed gratitude to all participants for attending the 10th anniversary of the peace movement. He encouraged everyone by saying, “Let us no longer draw lines of difference between you and me. With love and peace, let’s unite to save the global village. Let us cooperate to help each other and leave behind a valuable legacy of peace for future generations.”
The event, marking the 10th anniversary, reviewed the practical results of peace efforts since 2014 and discussed future plans, with a particular emphasis on establishing a “regional network” for peace tailored to local characteristics. Through this regional network, HWPL aims to actively address threats to peace and consolidate collective capabilities.
Aligned with the event’s key theme of regional cooperation, HWPL established partnerships for peace development with intergovernmental organizations such as the Group of Seven Plus (G7+) and the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (PARLATINO). G7+ was established to promote harmony among conflict-ridden nations through peace, stability, and development, boasting 20 member states. PARLATINO, founded to promote development and integration based on democracy, currently has 23 member states.
Additionally, the nationwide “Accompany: Connecting Korea” campaign was launched with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed during the ceremony. This campaign “Accompany” was initially trialed in major cities in Korea last July. Through this launch, HWPL aims to work with over 230 civic organizations to connect cultures across generations and carry out diverse peace activities.
During the event, Chairman Lee awarded an appointment letter to Kim Dong-Hee, head of the campaign task force, followed by the reading of a declaration and the official campaign launch ceremony.
The declaration emphasized reducing the generational gap, fostering mutual understanding for a better future, and creating opportunities for diverse cultures to respect and understand each other.
The “Accompany” campaign will build on the spirit of the Saemaul (New Village) Movement, which led South Korea’s economic development and social transformation in the 20th century. The campaign will spearhead a variety of citizen-driven activities nationwide. Like the Saemaul Movement, which modernized rural areas and strengthened community consciousness, the Accompany campaign aims to overcome social conflicts rooted in generational, regional, gender, and ideological differences through social solidarity and cooperation.
To achieve the goal of establishing a “regional network,” various sessions will be held worldwide, focusing on diverse groups. Additionally, under the slogan “Let everyone in the global village become a messenger of peace,” individuals will be encouraged to play active roles in promoting peace. Messages of peace and unity from citizens of all walks of life, both domestically and internationally, will be collected and shared.
Meanwhile, HWPL, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) under the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the Department of Global Communications (DGC), previously hosted the Peace Summit in Seoul in 2014. The summit was attended by more than 1,000 political, religious, women’s, and youth leaders, as well as media representatives from over 140 countries. Discussions focused on conflict resolution, religious harmony, and the implementation of legal measures to ensure sustainable peace.
About Us: HWPL is an international peace NGO founded for global peace and cessation of war. Registered with the Seoul Metropolitan Government of the Republic of Korea, it is associated with the UN Department of Global Communications (DGC) and in Special Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). In keeping with the spirit of the Declaration of World Peace, that HWPL aims to achieve world peace through the heavenly culture and restore the global community with light, we are carrying out peace activities all across the world. HWPL, alongside its global partners, is committed to addressing global challenges such as military tensions, economic disputes, climate change, and cyber security threats through enhanced regional cooperation and collective action. HWPL is dedicated to establishing a robust peace governance framework, connecting international organizations, governments, and civil societies.
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