How much do you know about peace law?
Peace law began at the World Peace Declaration in Seoul, Korea in 2013.
Let's find out how peace law has progressed through stages.
The foundation of World Peace
(Seoul in Korea, Proclamation Ceremony)
On 25 May, 2013, Heavenly Culture World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) hosted the Walk for World Peace and Restoration with International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) as a global peace movement. Over 30,000 youths from 130 countries came together to join the peace walk, which became an annual peace event that continues to appeal to the global community by performing a collective action to raise awareness of the peace movement at both the local and global level.
World Alliance of Religions' Peace (WARP) Summit
(Seoul in Korea)
"The world is at the crossroads between
destruction and coexistence, and its destiny is in our own hands. We must remain active to protect what is right and just for humanity. It is for this reason that HWPL, and myself, continue to act upon the vision I have received—a vision of life, peace, and harmony."
- Man Hee Lee, Chairman of HWPL
- Man Hee Lee, Chairman of HWPL
In September 2014, as a global action for world peace, the WARP Summit was held by HWPL, IWPG and IPYG. 200,000 global citizens around the world participated in this summit to seek and muster practical approaches for peace.
Convention on the Renunciation and Cessation of War and International Armed Conflicts
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| (Seoul in Korea, The 1st Commemoration of the WARP Summit) |
In September 2015, in the 1st Annual Commemoration of the WARP Summit, the HWPL International Law Peace Committee with international law experts was launched to discuss practical ways to enhance and introduce applicable legal mechanism for the achievement of world peace. For this purpose, the draft of the Convention on the Renunciation and Cessation of War and International Armed Conflicts was presented to further develop into a binding legal frame for the global community to protect our globe from threats of violence and conflict.
Committee meeting convenes to draft the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War
(London in UK)
In November 2015, the HWPL International Law Peace Committee comprising international law experts held a committee meeting to discuss the 2nd draft of Convention on the Renunciation and Cessation of War and International Armed Conflicts. In-depth discussions included a post-action plan for the finalization of the draft Convention and its implementation.
The Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)
(Seoul in Korea, Proclamation Ceremony of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War)
"To get rid of war on the face of the earth is one of the noblest tasks, which will remain eternal legacy for the future generations. Today is not the end but the beginning - truly a starting point of an era of peace."
- IWPG -
- IWPG -
The DPCW is a declaration drafted by the HWPL International Law Peace Committee and proclaimed on March 14, 2016. Consisting of a preamble and 10 articles, the declaration describes the responsibility for the global community (especially states) to participate in safeguarding the comprehensive efforts for the establishment of world peace, which includes prohibition of the use of force, blockage of sources of conflict, cooperation among states, dispute settlement through international legal organizations, freedom of religion, and development of a culture of peace.
What do you think about this movements?
Do you still feel peace far away?
If you listen carefully, pay attention and support, peace will be accomplished sooner.
Source - http://www.peacelaw.org/site/history
