Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), an international peace organization, held a high-level briefing in Addis Ababa to present its global peace initiatives and explore tailored applications for Ethiopia’s post-conflict context. The event highlighted HWPL’s integrated peace framework—centered on the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW), peace education, institutional reforms, and interfaith dialogue—as tools to support national healing and social cohesion.
The half-day session brought together academics, media professionals, religious leaders, and policymakers. Participants reviewed sample university-level peace education curricula, participated in workshops, and examined the proposed launch of a “Peace Ambassador” pilot program aimed at civil servants. Designed to be intimate and interactive, the briefing provided a platform for discussing how global peace models can be localized to fit Ethiopia’s complex, multi-ethnic society.
The need for such interventions remains urgent. Although Ethiopia’s 2022 Tigray ceasefire marked a turning point, interethnic and interreligious tensions persist, as seen in the September 2024 clashes between Muslim and Ethiopian Orthodox communities near Mekele Square. HWPL aims to respond through community-led peace education, legislative engagement, and strengthened interfaith platforms.
“The detailed peace education curricula and trainer resources address a critical need at our universities, equipping young Ethiopians with practical skills for constructive citizenship,” said Aboma Kaso, Head of Programs at Waliif TV.
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Adane Dechasa Teshale, Director of Peace Building at the Ethiopian Religious Council, noted, “HWPL’s framework aligns closely with our work. Incorporating the WARP Office interfaith dialogue format into our forums can strengthen the social fabric disconnected by recent unrest.”
Looking ahead, HWPL announced plans to sign Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Ethiopian Civil Service University and the Ethiopian Religious Council. In 2025, a joint pilot of HWPL’s peace education program will launch across three regional university campuses. Additionally, discussions are underway to form a national “Peace Experts Committee” to guide the adaptation of the DPCW and coordinate interfaith outreach.
These efforts mark a significant step toward embedding HWPL’s internationally recognized peace mechanisms within Ethiopia’s long-term peacebuilding strategy.
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