HWPL and IPYG Bring Peace to the Table — Literally — in Antwerp, Belgium
What happens when you stop lecturing people about peace and actually invite them into the conversation? On May 22nd, HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light) and IPYG (International Peace Youth Group) gathered at KdG University in Antwerp, Belgium , to find out. Marking the 13th anniversary of the World Peace Declaration , the event brought together students, international law experts, religious figures, and youth leaders under one theme: "Building a Culture of Peace Through Citizen Dialogue." A F orum That Actually Listens This wasn't your typical peace conference. No keynote speeches followed by polite applause. Instead, the forum was designed as a citizen-participatory program — one where participants didn't just sit and listen, but rolled up their sleeves and talked. The central question driving the discussion: "Why do cultural differences lead to conflict?" Tables buzzed with conversation about discrimination, inclusion, soci...
