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Jakarta (Indonesia), February 23, 2018
Lawyers, education experts, religious leaders, youth groups, women’s groups and journalists in Indonesia gathered to forge social solidarity and cohesion through peace-building measures proposed by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL).
HWPL is an international NGO affiliated with the UN ECOSOC, the organisation held events from January 27 to January 30, 2018, to raise awareness of peace building in Indonesia.
The Bar Association of Indonesia, Himpunan Advokat Pengacara Indonesia (HAPI) discussed the ways to develop the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW), which they reviewed and agreed to support to establish an international law for peace as a legally binding document at both national and international levels.
A Definite Answer
HAPI Head Dr Elza Syarief said, “The DPCW contains provisions that essentially stop the war-like activities. So, the enactment of the DPCW is the definite answer to the end of war and achievement of peace.”
To seek applicability of the DPCW in Indonesia, HWPL has been promoting the ‘Legislate Peace Campaign’ in cooperation with civil society, specifically youth and women groups. There was a gathering of 3000 youth and women at Bundaran HI for participation in the ‘Walk of Hope for Peace & Harmony,’ which calls for the implementation of the DPCW through public participation and contribution in peace building.
HWPL Peace Academy signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta on January 29, 2018 to impart practical peace education among the youth.
Peace Academies
Eleven schools in Indonesia have signed the MOU with HWPL.
About 140 schools around the world including the Philippines, Israel and India have been designated as HWPL Peace Academies to introduce peace education for students.
As well as the peace movement of legal experts, civil society and the education field, about 220 Indonesian religious leaders attended the HWPL Indonesian Religious Leaders’ Conference and agreed to work on religious cooperation, to carry out the role of religious leaders to achieve peace.
No more chaos
Mulyadi Liang, Head of Education of Majelis Tinggi Agama Konghucu Indonesia said, “There will be no more chaos or war when everyone is willing to share the message of peace throughout the world. We can take this initiative by educating our children early on the importance of tolerance and a harmonious life.”
HWPL Chairman Man Hee Lee said, “We hope that our Planet will be free from war. In this regard, we have a practical solution to achieve peace. The DPCW with 10 articles and 38 clauses was made by international law experts and we have made a commitment to advocate and promote it globally with politicians, religious leaders, and civil society representatives. With this, a world of peace will become a reality.”
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Photo Caption:
- HAPI Head Dr Elza Syarief presenting a statue of Garuda to Man Hee Lee
- HWPL Chairman Man Hee Lee appointed Honorary President of Peace Academy
- Man Hee Lee with Chairman of National Assembly of Indonesia
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