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RMNEWS - The Visions of Peace Initiative and HQ Creative LLC are proud to have worked together and co-produced “Holy Prostitution-Pelacuran ‘Suci’”. “Holy Prostitution-Pelacuran ‘Suci’” is an important documentary that presents the experiences of a young, Indonesian female minor who was placed into a Mut’ah marriage, otherwise known as a contractual marriage, by her parents. The practice of Mut’ah marriage is regarded by many as an exploitative form of prostitution and is widely banned by both religious and legal authorities. Kyai Kakan Sukandi, a representative of the Ulama Council, explained, ”The public needs to be educated that Mut’ah marriage is a phenomenon that cannot be condoned. It is a phenomenon that must not be allowed to continue, both according to Islamic and Indonesi...

RMNEWS - The Visions of Peace Initiative launched a peace-themed book entitled "The Art of Peace." This book is a tribute to the thousands of participants in the Visions of Peace Initiative programs and is an acclamation for the young award recipients whose work is represented. Every drawing included is a heartfelt presentation of a child’s vision of hope for a better future with civility, dignity and peaceful coexistence. This book was introduced at the United Nations in New York City and was very well received. Two Indonesian Senators, Senator Dra. Ir. Hj. Eni Sumarni, M.Kes dan Senator H. Fachrul Razi, S.I.P., M.I.P. launched the phenomenal book together with Princess Cheryl Halpern, Prince Dr. Damien Dematra and Princess Natasha Dematra in Jakarta. With a size of 59.4 x 84.1 cm...

RMNEWS - VOPI has inspired several hundred thousand children in Indonesia and has held peace events in more than 70 cities in the Republic. The mission of the Visions of Peace Initiative (VOPI) is to facilitate young people aged 5 to 18 years to express their vision of peace and tolerance through creative and artistic modalities. Princess Cheryl Halpern, as the International founder of the Visions of Peace Initiative said, “We need to help our young people cross the growing gap between the end of childhood and the start of their adult lives. We need to help them develop into the responsible adults that they need to be and as the vanguard of the future that society needs them to be." The Visions of Peace Initiative encompasses the Ethic of Reciprocity, also known as the Golden Rul...

RMNEWS - The prestigious Japanese skincare brand, Clé de Peau Beauté opened its Second Boutique in Indonesia at Plaza Indonesia shopping center, Level 2, Central Jakarta in March 2023. For today’s Clé de Peau Beauté woman, luxury is not about materialism, but about emotional expression and stimulating imagination. We want customers to experience uncompromising refinement and a warm atmosphere at this store so that they are left with beautiful, lasting memories. Showcasing fresh displays and an elegant interior of black and gold. The boutique is an elegant space that features a makeup gallery which tells the story of Pave-Diamond particles, ever refined to glow on the skin for a perfectly silky and radiant surface, while the skincare gallery showcases the exquisite and iconic La C...

RMNEWS - November 1st and 2nd the International Peace20 Summit was convened in Ubud, Bali. According to Peace20 chairman KPAA Prince Dr. Damien Dematra, the Summit was created to give direct support to Indonesia’s President who is presiding over this year’s G20. The co-chairing of the Summit by the Visions of Peace Initiative, which received 5 nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022 has provided an important acknowledgment of peace efforts within Indonesia. Princess Cheryl Halpern, who co-chaired the Peace20 Summit explained the relationship between the mission of the VOPI and the goals of the Summit. She said, “the VOPI’s mission is to promote civility, tolerance and respect for youth ages 5 to 18 by embracing and teaching the Golden Rule, The Ethic of Reciprocity. This ...