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11th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace and Peace Walk: Communication for Global Citizenship of Reconciliation and Tolerance
On 25 May 2024, 162 people gathered at the NSW Art Gallery for the 11th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace and Peace Walk. This year’s theme, “Communication for Global Citizenship of Reconciliation and Tolerance,” highlighted the vital role of communication in fostering a global culture of peace. The event emphasised that true peace begins with citizens, the true leaders of the global community.
HWPL and the Legislate Peace Project
Since 2013, HWPL’s Legislate Peace (LP) project has led citizen-led global campaigns to achieve sustainable peace. These initiatives address conflicts through refugee aid, disaster relief, interreligious dialogues, peace education, and human rights seminars, making significant strides toward a peaceful world.
About HWPL
Heavenly Culture, World Peace, and Restoration of Light (HWPL) is an international peace organisation dedicated to global harmony and the cessation of war. HWPL combines top-down and bottom-up strategies, recognising the importance of global leaders and lawmakers while empowering citizens to sustain peace. This approach is encapsulated in the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW).
Key Partners
- We Are One (WAO): Empowers international youth to provide support services, sustainable environments, world peace, and education through volunteering.
- SOHAS Charity: Supports homeless individuals, asylum seekers, international students, migrants, and community elders. Founder Moses Vedamuth sponsored event prizes.
- Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI): Educates youth about human rights and inspires them to advocate for tolerance and peace.
Special Highlights
This year’s event marked a significant achievement as the UN Human Rights Council adopted the 10th article of the DPCW, focusing on spreading a culture of peace, as an official policy. This milestone represents a tangible step toward a peaceful global society.
Why a Fun Run?
Sport is a universal language that promotes discipline, respect, teamwork, and fairness. This Fun Run symbolizes our collective race towards creating a peaceful global village even sooner.
Event Highlights
- Cheerleading Performance by WAO
- Raffle Draw Sponsored by SOHAS Charity
- Dance Performance by IPYG
- Award for First Place Runner
Notable Feedback
- Renga Rajan, Rotary Granville: Praised the event and expressed interest in collaborating on fundraising and regional peace-related conflicts.
- Tjerk Dusseldorp, Civil Civic and WorldSkills: Impressed by HWPL’s initiatives, eager to learn more about the DPCW.
- Marilie B, Radio Rizal Connect FM: Promoted HWPL, IPYG, and IWPG, emphasising peace and the DPCW in her radio coverage.
- Moses V, SOHAS Charity: Praised the event’s organisation and expressed a desire for further collaboration.
- Fergus Erwington, United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA): Enjoyed the event, invited his family, and expressed interest in future collaborations.
- Peter McGowen, Youth for Human Rights: Attended with the YHR team and discussed potential collaborations.
The 11th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace and Peace Walk was a testament to the power of collective action in building a peaceful global society.
