HWPL Peace Summit Celebrates a Decade of Global Unity and Launches New Initiatives for Peace

The 10th anniversary of the HWPL Peace Summit, held in Gapyeong-gun, Korea, marked a significant moment in the ongoing global effort to foster peace and unity. With over 100,000 attendees, the event underscored the widespread commitment to building a peaceful global community. Hosted by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), the summit focused on 'Building a Global Community of Peace through Regional Cooperation,' highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing global challenges.

Under the leadership of HWPL Chairman Man Hee Lee, the summit not only celebrated a decade of contributions towards peace but also set the stage for future initiatives aimed at enhancing global unity. The presence of distinguished figures such as Great Dharma Master Hyecheon and East Timor's Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Culture, José Honorio da Costa Ferreira Jerónimo, emphasized the cross-cultural and intergovernmental support for HWPL's mission.

A pivotal aspect of this year's summit was the introduction of a 'regional network' for peace, designed to leverage local characteristics in addressing peace threats. This initiative, supported by partnerships with organizations like the Group of Seven Plus (G7+) and the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (PARLATINO), aims to consolidate efforts for more effective peacebuilding.

Furthermore, the launch of the 'Accompany: Connecting Korea' campaign represents a strategic move to tackle social divisions through solidarity and cooperation. Inspired by the Saemaul Movement, this campaign seeks to bridge generational, regional, gender, and ideological gaps, fostering a more cohesive society.

The summit's emphasis on individual participation in peacebuilding, encapsulated in the slogan 'Let everyone in the global village become a messenger of peace,' highlights the role of collective action in achieving lasting peace. By collecting and sharing messages of peace from around the world, HWPL aims to inspire a global movement towards harmony and understanding.

As the HWPL Peace Summit looks to the future, its initiatives offer a promising path towards resolving conflicts and building peaceful communities worldwide. The event's success and the launch of new campaigns underscore the potential for significant impact on international relations and the broader quest for global peace.