Discussion on Activity Plan of the HWPL Peace Advocacy Committee

Discussion on Activity Plan of the 

HWPL Peace Advocacy Committee

Discussion on Activity Plan of the HWPL Peace Advocacy Committee for the Implementation of the International Law on the Cessation of War and Achievement of World Peace

Chairman Man Hee Lee of HWPL 

"The proclaimed Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War will be sent out to be signed by presidents and political leaders. It falls on the youth and women to make this peace work known and to urge [citizens and the leaders] to sign [in support of] the Declaration."

- Chairman of HWPL, Man Hee Lee

"[We] discussed how we will work as peace advocates and make the implementation of the International Law on the Cessation of War and Achievement of World Peace a reality. This is the kind of work that takes sacrifice. Our devotion will lay the foundation for a world of peace which will become a lasting legacy for future generations." 

- Chairwoman of IWPG

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On March 15, the day after the Proclamation Ceremony
of the Declaration on Peace and Cessation of War

On March 15, the day after the Proclamation Ceremony of the Declaration on Peace and Cessation of War, IWPG, along with HWPL and the IPYG, cohosted the Discussion of Activity Plan of the HWPL Peace Advocacy Committee for the Implementation of the International Law on the Cessation of War and Achievement of World Peace (hereinafter the Discussion) at the Peace Training Institute in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.

Approximately 30 people representing NGOs affiliated with IWPG (the International Women's Peace Group) and IPYG (the International Peace Youth Group) launched the HWPL Peace Advocacy Committee for the Implementation of the International Law on the Cessation of War and Achievement of World Peace (hereinafter the Advocacy Committee) and discussed future activity plans to support the Declaration proclaimed and the implementation of an international law for peace.

The Advocacy Committee consists of women, youths and leaders of society who work in light of establishing peace across the globe by supporting and urging for the implementation of the International Law on the Cessation of War and Achievement of World Peace (hereinafter the International Law) to build a legacy of peace for future generations.

The Advocacy Committee is to be established across the globe in a manner that transcends nationality, race and faiths. Starting with raising public awareness on the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War through publicity efforts and educational programs within each country, the Committee will gradually further its activities to support the implementation of the International Law.

Committee members who participated in the Discussion shared ideas and pledged to act to bring concrete results by implementing strategies fit for each region.