In light of the renewed conflict between South Africans we would all benefit from reading the following report from the World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Summit:
International cooperation and peace awareness was in focus when people from all levels of society gathered on the first day of the 2nd Annual Commemoration of the World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Summit in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
The purpose of the summit is to discuss ways to advocate and develop peace into an enforceable, international legal foundation based on the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) which was proclaimed on March 14 this year.
One thousand renowned leaders and 130 countries around the globe took part in the summit, organized by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), an international NGO registered in the UN DPI. HWPL engages in peace-related projects and campaigns globally for the cessation of war. On the 17 September, the summit began with the Advocacy Forum for the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War.
Advocacy Forum for the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War – Plan of action for advocacy to intergovernmental organizations, governments, and the public:
Two hundred people, including members of the HWPL International Law Peace Committee, ministers, representatives of organizations and civil society, were in attendance. In his opening speech Chairman Man Hee Lee of HWPL emphasized global cooperation stating, “All family members of peace, who have a strong will for peace, must gather our hearts and communicate with each other for peace to be settled one day sooner. For it is what all humanity has been longing for.”
Chairwoman Nam Hee Kim of the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) also appealed to the participants by saying, “War only gives birth to another war, leaving fear and sacrifices to our future generations. We must achieve our purpose, the advocacy for this Declaration, to not repeat the atrocities of war for the next generation. When the public’s awareness of this issue increases, the powerful strength of peace in the world will arise, transcending national interests. All heads of state, justices, and UN representatives must work at the forefront to advocate for the implementation of international law compatible with the DPCW.”
Part I of the forum commenced with “the Potentiality of the DPCW and the Possibility of its Implementation”, presented by Dr. Kamal Hossain, a member of the HWPL International Law Peace Committee and Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh.
Panel discussions ensued with concentration on the roles of different levels of society and plans of action for the advocacy of the DPCW to be developed into an international legal foundation for peace-building.
Part II opened with a speech regarding “Strategies for Advocacy to Governments at City Level” given by Mr. Mihail Guzun, Councilor of the Codru City Council, Republic of Moldova.
Ms. Paula Boland, Executive Director of United Nations Association said, “NGOs are well equipped to educate and advocate for the principles of the DPCW and its adoption by member states through creating alternative venues for states themselves to engage in collective action and for individuals to join with other like-minded individuals in pursuit of their goals.”
Nine panels of the forum, consisting of leaders from civil society, further discussed plans for legislation and policy making for peace-building, based on the DPCW, while reflecting on the environment of each nation.
The 4th HWPL International Law Peace Committee Meeting – High Level Meeting for the Development and Adoption of the DPCW (Group I, II, III):
Beginning with an introduction of the DPCW by Dr. MD Nazrul Islam, a member of the HWPL International Law Peace Committee and professor of international law, the meeting sought the capability of advocacy from civil society organizations through the “Role of States in the Adoption of the CSO Declaration by the UN” presented by Mr. Carlos Villan Duran, President of the Spanish Society for International Human Rights Law (SSIHRL).
Panels, as well as the audience, paid special attention to the speeches, and meetings with foreign ministers and education specialists in Groups II and III also discussed development plans for the establishment of peace in society with the help of governmental, intergovernmental and civil society organizations.
International Religious Leaders Conference:
Two hundred religious leaders from different religions, such as Buddhism, Islam, Sikhism and Christianity, were gathered in one place. The Most Rev. Martin de Jesús de Barahona, Archbishop Emeritus of the El Salvador Anglican Church stated that the religious leaders should not just merely continue the dialogue but amplify the Office of Alliance of Religions for peace to other communities in order to continue promoting, carrying out experiences of dialogue and inviting other sectors of the national community for the day of promise of fulfilling the peace agreement.
Religious leaders have put forth their efforts for the improvement of the unity of religions at the WARP Office meetings and advocate for the DPCW as well. Just as a leader must lead his or her followers, they are striving to make a better world at the forefront.
After the press conference, reporters, editors, correspondents and presidents of media agencies from 20 different countries participated in the “Media Forum for Advocacy of the DPCW”.
The “Peace Festival for the 2nd Annual Commemoration of the WARP Summit” will be held on the second day.
Alan Straton
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