HWPL New York Commemorates 9th Anniversary of International Law for Peace

New York – Rashad Alkhader – From News HWPL

On Saturday, March 22nd, more than 100 participants, including community and religious
leaders, joined Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) in
commemorating the ninth anniversary of its international law for peace proclaimed on
March 14, 2016. The event took place at the CUNY School of Law and was co-hosted by
Save the People, the Hindu Temple Society of North America, United Sikhs and the
Sarvamangala Shri Saneeswara Temple NY.
HWPL is an international peace NGO in special consultative status with the United Nations
Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Out of the 10 articles and 38 clauses included in
the organization’s international law for peace, the event focused on articles 8-10,
highlighting the importance of fostering religious freedom, promoting peaceful coexistence
among religious and ethnic groups, and spreading a global culture of peace.
HWPL’s legal framework can also be used to facilitate the implementation of UN
sustainable development goals 16 and 17. SDG 16 promotes peaceful and inclusive
societies and SDG 17 encourages global partnerships to achieve sustainable development.
The gathering featured special performances from HWPL volunteers, as well as performers
affiliated with the United Sikhs and the Hindu Temple Society of North America. Guests
also had the opportunity to hear remarks from HWPL Chairman Lee Man-hee delivered at
the main commemoration event in South Korea hosted on March 14th.
“There are things that humanity needs to keep to protect peace,” said HWPL Chairman Lee.
“If we don’t work for it, who will? So even religions, we should all transcend different
authorities and differences but work together as brothers and family for the shared goal of
peace.”
The HWPL event in New York was one of many commemoration events hosted around the
world during the month of March. The main event took place in Cheongju, South Korea.