World Alliance of Religions' Peace (WARP) started in 2014 held by HWPL in Seoul, South Korea, 200,000 participants from 130 countries across the world have participated in first WARP Summit. WARP is a global interfaith peace movement. The major protect of HWPL is the WARP offices discussing on the role of religion in peace-building for the global community.
The purpose of the WARP Summit is the Declaration of World Peace respecting human rights and development. International legal foundation, education opportunities of youth and women empowerment are included. Since 80% of war is caused by religion conflicts, WARP offers religious leaders a chance to cooperate in peace-building for global citizens. Global citizens has right to enjoy a better life and better world in an era of peace.

For starter, heads of states and representative leaders from 12 religions signed an agreement. They also declared inter-religious cooperation for world peace. The 1st Annual Commemoration of the WARP Summit which was held in 2015 showed global support establishing an international legal mechanism for peace.

Human value is threatened by war and conflict. It became a task for global citizens to find the solution to peace. Many leaders tried to achieve peace. However, the peace was never sustained on earth. For this reason, HWPL's WARP Offices discuss the spirit of peace written in religious scriptures to step forward. Over 170 WARP offices have been founded around the world to find the best solution to peace through religious scriptures. We have responsibility to make peace as a legacy for the future generation. Since 80% of conflicts are caused by religion, religion must play an important role.


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Recently, the Korean peninsula is facing new waves. In 2018, we've had 5th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace and peace walk to restore peace in the world. 5th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace is titled Resolving Conflicts and Spreading a Culture of Peace through the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW).

The Declaration of World Peace urged all members of society calling to work as peace messengers. It presents needs of a legal measure to be devised. Also, it needs to be recognized in the international community for peace and cessation of war. The importance of youth's role is also highlighted since youth is future leaders of society. The Declaration was later further developed into more concrete codes of the 10 articles and 38 clauses in the DPCW.


Recent developments are changes that heighten expectations for governments and nongovernmental organizations alike. These developments include the widening channels of discussion with neighboring countries, the hosting of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, and the reignition of inter-Korean interaction in the private sector. As part of current developments, HWPL planned a peace campaign with a slogan of 'Together for A New Start, Together for Peace'. The citizen-oriented peace campaign has focused on free travel, exchange and interaction between the two Koreas. The peace campaign has brought the progress in terms of World Peace and Restoration of Light as the NGO's name.



The foundation of the DPCW aims to build a world of peace. The current international order allows the rule of power (force). However, DPCW emphasizes on the universal values including coexistence and respect for one another. Article 5 Self-determination in the DPCW deals with an efficient approach to matters pertaining to state boundary related issues and peoples such as the independence, annexation of any territorial unit.

The legitimacy of the right to self-determination is in line. The DPCW stipulates the principle of the right to self-determination. I understand that it's hard to balance between respecting and limiting the rights of an individual. Also, the same applies to relations between states and peoples which means the right to self-determination and governance is applied to peoples and states. And the Article expresses the challenge of our times at the heart of building a harmonious and peaceful international order, upholding democracy and human rights.


The application of the right to self-determination for a peaceful world is incomplete at the current stage. For example, the Korean Peninsula was forcibly put under the rule of Japan. After surrender of Imperial Japan followed by closing of WWII, independence was “given”. The war on the Korean Peninsula has still not completely ended. Even though the Korean Peninsula is at a ceasefire, 800,000 young men and women are kept armed and guns pointed. Inevitably, the globe is faced with great risk.The lessons taught through history show that decisions that lack autonomy breeds conflict.

Based on DPCW Article 5 Self-Determination and Article 10 Spreading a Culture of Peace, HWPL will promote peace programs focusing on citizen participation in seeking free travel and vibrant inter-Korean exchange and laying the grounds for reducing the risk of conflict and establishing global peace. The events taking place in other locations around the globe will call for an active role taken by citizens to break away from the past of wars and build a future of peace and also discuss efficient applications of DPCW Articles 5 and 10.


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The areas of security and education counter extremism accompanied by violence and conflict, This is the reason we are facing the dire need for the international cooperation on policymaking. A global campaign for a culture of peace is projected by international NGOs to raise public awareness on coexistence, tolerance, and mutual understanding, and encourage civic participation.

HWPL(Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light) is an international NGO under the United Nations Department of Public Information (UN DPI). HWPL holds a campaign, title of "Walk&Talk to Prevent Violent Extremism” with its international association NGOs in many cities around the world.


From May 19th, HWPL and IPYG are jointly hosting the event in 44 different countries and 79 venues around the world, including. This event was hosted in South Africa and Namibia on May 27th, and Zimbabwe on May 30th. Africa United and Vulisango Youth for Peacewill cooperate to hold 4th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace and the Peace Walk in Cape Town, South Africa.

Namibia Youth Development Organization and Namibian Children’s Parliament will join IPYG for hosting the same event in Windhoek. Platform for Youth Development Trust (PYD) and Female Students Network will co-host an event in Harare. In the events, a booth will be running to promote recognition on peace among citizens along with cultural performances.

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The peace walk events in cities around the world, including South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia are planned to promote a peaceful environment in local communities with voluntary participation by citizens beyond differences in nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, and gender.

This global campaign has been hosted by HWPL since 2013. HWPL is international NGOs. In 2013, the Declaration of World Peace was declared and 30,000 citizens joined the peace walk.


International youth have led role in developing peace walks as a peace project in worldwide. HWPL has initiated projects in 120 countries for conflict resolution and peace-building. This projects include legislation that promotes peace, interfaith dialogues, youth empowerment, and peace education.







Reference : http://bitly.kr/3DjI (The Voice)