SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 20, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- As conflicts escalate on college campuses in
California and across the United States, a significant peace march
is set to take place at the California Capitol. Organized by the
youth and young adults of Northern
California, the march aims to foster peace and solidarity,
countering the recent surge in violence and arrests related to
campus protests.
The Peace Walk, hosted by the Northern
California Branch of Heavenly Culture World Peace
Restoration of Light (HWPL), took place at 10 am Saturday, May 18th, at the West Side of the
Capitol Building (1305 10th St, Sacramento), concluding at the Tower Bridge.
This event is part of a global movement, with over 126 locations in
77 countries participating in similar marches.
Increasingly, violence has erupted on college campuses as a
result of the ongoing protests. Nationwide, over 2,600 students
have been arrested, including 12 Berkeley students just last week.
Many of the participating youth attending California colleges have
witnessed this violence and division on their campuses. They
emphasize that despite differing views, there is a common thread
uniting everyone – the desire for an end to war and a commitment to
peace. The youth of Sacramento,
with hand-made signs calling for resolution and peace, are taking a
stand to call for the end of war and conflict.
Internationally, thousands have joined peace walk events,
including a significant gathering at the Peace Gate of Seoul
Olympic Park in South Korea. In
last year's commemoration, HWPL Chairman Lee Man-hee stressed the importance of peace
education and collective efforts to create a peaceful legacy for
future generations.
The 11th Anniversary of the Declaration of World Peace
highlighted the development into the DPCW, advocating principles of
democracy, justice, civil liberties, equality, religious freedom,
and responsibility. The 12 years of peace-building have seen
millions join interreligious dialogues, peace education, and
advocacy to national leaders. HWPL invites individuals to engage in
mediation efforts, raise awareness, provide education in conflict
areas, empower youth and women, and promote civil society
participation.
Contact:
Maria Olivia
(510) 738-4637
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SOURCE Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light