The 11th HWPL World Peace Summit convened 800 global leaders to demonstrate substantial progress in international peacebuilding efforts, with particular focus on legal frameworks, educational programs, and interfaith cooperation. Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) highlighted three major achievements during the summit held in Cheongju, South Korea, emphasizing collaborative approaches between governments, international organizations, and civil society.
In international law, HWPL's proposed legal framework, the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW), gained significant momentum as the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (PARLATINO) and 16 other parliamentary and governmental bodies adopted resolutions supporting the declaration. This development marks a critical step toward establishing comprehensive legal mechanisms for conflict prevention and represents growing international consensus on the need for formal structures to address global conflicts. The legal progress demonstrates how multilateral institutions are increasingly recognizing the importance of preventive frameworks in peacebuilding.
Peace education initiatives showed remarkable institutional progress with Zambia's Ministry of Education implementing HWPL's peace program in all schools within its capital, Lusaka, with plans for nationwide expansion. Mongolia has similarly integrated the program into its educational system, showing how peace education can become a fundamental component of national curricula. These implementations reflect a strategic approach to building sustainable peace through early education and cultural transformation, addressing root causes of conflict by instilling peace values in younger generations.
The summit witnessed the launch of the Solidarity of Religions' Peace Committee (SRPC), building upon the HWPL International Religious Peace Academy established in 2023. This interfaith learning program has gained formal recognition in several countries as a platform for religious leaders and citizens to engage in peace-centered dialogue. The initiative addresses religious conflicts by fostering understanding and cooperation among different faith traditions, creating mechanisms for peaceful coexistence through structured interfaith engagement. HWPL Chairman Lee Man-hee emphasized the urgency of global cooperation, stating that establishing peace in our time is essential to prevent burdening future generations with conflict.
Former Croatian President H.E. Ivo Josipović reinforced this message, noting that current achievements guarantee humanity's eventual attainment of eternal peace. The summit additionally addressed peaceful Korean reunification and reported rapid growth in HWPL's global membership, which now exceeds 580,000 participants worldwide. Following the main event, satellite conferences will continue in 78 cities through October, with over 15,000 leaders expected to participate in further discussions on peacebuilding strategies. These ongoing engagements demonstrate sustained global commitment to developing practical solutions for lasting peace through education, legal frameworks, and interfaith cooperation, showing how international collaboration can create tangible progress toward conflict prevention and resolution.
