International Peace Group  Commemorates the  Declaration of World Peace and Peace Walk.
Over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the New York branch of HWPL has  celebrated its 10th anniversary with a program followed by a peace walk in Times Square.
HWPL is an international peace non-governmental organization affiliated with the United Nations Economic and Social Council and the Department of Global Communications. Under the theme, “New Decade, Making Institutional Peace Take Root,” its May 28th event in New York City commemorated the proclamation of the Declaration of World Peace before the World Peace Gate in Seoul, South Korea, on May 25, 2013.
Attendees initially gathered at the historic Knickerbocker Hotel to listen to commemorative speeches from speakers such as HWPL Chairman Lee man-hee, live performances and remarks from high-profile community and religious leaders.

The peace walk that concluded the festivities began near West 42nd Street and Broadway and ended in Father Duffy Square.
“For me coming to this type of gathering is an education for myself, that with all differences that we have, ethnic difference, cultural differences, religious differences, we are all the same,” said Imam Shamsi Ali, head of the Jamaica Muslim Center, who served as one of the event speakers.
“We have the same heart and our hearts, we want peace. And so I think as we are organizing such events, we are educating ourselves.”
Over the past decade, HWPL volunteers have diligently worked in communities around the world promoting peace and cessation of war through three key initiatives, including peace education and interfaith harmony. Efforts have also been made to adopt a peace document through the United Nations General Assembly that would resolve and prevent conflicts and work toward spreading a culture of peace.
In recognition of its 10th anniversary, HWPL and partner organizations worldwide issued a joint statement to increase awareness of the need for peace and call for more participation in HWPL’s Legislate Peace (LP) Project. The movement focuses on gathering support for a new legal framework for peace developed with the help of more than a dozen international law experts.

In celebration of Juneteenth, Bink International Charity distributed care packages to Asylum Seekers in the Bronx.

Each care package contains an American Towel, an 8 oz Colgate Toothpaste, a Toothbrush and a perfume. A total of eighty-eight (88) families were served. Bink International Charity also invited other organizations to help support these families.

Metroplus Health, a longtime partner of Bink International Charity was also present to provide health insurance and goodies to the people. The Yerman Attorneys Law provided free legal consultation to them and last but not least, the Burkinabe In Action organization made a monitory contribution which was used to provide pizza and drink to the families.

The event took place in a hotel used as a shelter in the Bronx. This event was meant to welcome these asylum seekers in America. Recently, there is a huge influx of asylum seekers and refugees in America from the Southern border of Texas, and Bink International Charity wants to support these people by giving them the basic things they need. 

“We want to be part of the movement and want to let these people know that they are welcome here in America. We are all New Yorkers and have to support and be there for one another to build a better, stronger and united New York,” Bintou Kone, the president of Bink International Charity, said.

 “Today is Freedom Day, the perfect opportunity to positively impact other people lives.”

The event took place from 1PM to 3PM and wasn’t open to the public to protect the privacy of the families. The population served was predominantly Hispanic.   

 “We are so grateful to have Bink International Charity, which has organized this event for us,” One beneficiary said.

“We have many resources at the event including health insurance and free legal consultation.  We had good food, drinks and a lot of goodies and hygiene products; We feel blessed, and these organizations welcomed us with open arms,” Another beneficiary added. 

Big thank you to the Bronx Borough President Office for the partnership, collaboration and continuous support. Bink International Charity also wants to thank all its supporters and partners. This event was successful because of each one of you.