Kenya 9th Anniversary of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) that was held at the Kenya Meteorological Department Auditorium in Nairobi on March, 30, 2025/HANDOUT
Throughout the month of March, the 9th anniversary of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW), proclaimed by the international peace NGO Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) was celebrated in 93 countries around the world.
In East Africa, nations including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi actively participated in regional events aimed at promoting peace through civil society organisations engagement and institutional cooperation.
Kenya 9th Anniversary of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) that was held at the Kenya Meteorological Department Auditorium in Nairobi on March, 30, 2025/HANDOUT
On March 30, a peace commemorative event was held at the Kenya Meteorological Department Auditorium in Nairobi, co-hosted by HWPL, the International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) and the Metropolitan Amani Club.
The gathering brought together approximately 400 participants, including leaders from political, religious, civic, educational and media sectors.
Under the theme “The First Step Toward Institutionalizing Peace: LP with Citizens”, the event began by introducing the historical background and objectives of the DPCW.
Kenya 9th Anniversary of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) that was held at the Kenya Meteorological Department Auditorium in Nairobi on March, 30, 2025/HANDOUT
First proclaimed by HWPL in 2016, the DPCW consists of 10 articles and 38 clauses aimed at ending armed conflict, fostering interfaith harmony and promoting peace education.
The highlight of the event was the official launch of the HWPL Peace Culture Realisation Council in Kenya, envisioned as a collaborative platform to strengthen sustainable peace efforts with the involvement of civil society.
The council currently comprises four advisory members and aims to address social challenges in Kenya through the collective efforts of key figures across law, religion and education aligning with HWPL’s three core initiatives: the enactment of international peace law, interfaith dialogue and peace education.
“The establishment of this council reflects our commitment to building a culture of peace led by the community, and we look forward to enhancing citizen participation in sustainable peace building,” an HWPL representative stated.
As part of the event, six schools in Nairobi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to implement HWPL’s peace education curriculum.
In addition, representatives of HWPL and IPYG delivered a collection of “Peace Letters” written by citizens urging the local government to adopt peace centered policies, which were formally submitted to officials of the Nairobi City Council.
In Uganda, a commemorative event was held on March 15, at the Kalerwe Market in the Kawempe region of Kampala, under the theme “HWPL with the Community, Realizing Peace through the DPCW” Co-hosted by HWPL and Bio Vision Africa, the event focused on raising awareness of environmental protection by addressing the city’s waste disposal challenges through a community cleanup campaign.
More than 360 participants attended, including the Buganda Kingdom’s Minister of Lands and Environment, local government officials from the market, environmental NGOs, and members of HWPL and IPYG.
A representative from HWPL remarked, “While we may not resolve the waste issue overnight, we will continue to promote environmental education and civic participation to help create a cleaner and more sustainable Uganda,”
The Together Campaign’s “Connect Korea Challenge” (https://togetherconnectkorea.kr/) is actively promoting unification through advocating free movement and international support.
Within 10 days, participants from 243 cities across 72 countries contributed more than 1,350 pieces of content, demonstrating global interest in a peaceful unification on the Korean Peninsula.
Kenya 9th Anniversary of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) that was held at the Kenya Meteorological Department Auditorium in Nairobi on March, 30, 2025.
