Government of HHIDM
Legal and Diplomatic Foundation
Helping Hands Inc. Humanitarian All Nations Diplomatic Mission (HHIDM) operates in line with the principles and provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961, the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, 1963, and the principles contained within the Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States, 1933.
The Montevideo Convention identifies the traditional criteria of statehood, including a permanent population, defined territory, government, and the capacity to enter into relations with other states. HHIDM operates with its Constitution, Declaration, governing structure, laws, policies, guidelines, procedures, and bilateral treaties in accordance with its diplomatic and humanitarian mandate.
Constitutional Foundation
Helping Hands Inc. Humanitarian All Nations Diplomatic Mission (HHIDM) operates under its Constitution, Declaration, Core Principles, Core Values, Laws, Policies, Guidelines, Procedures, and Bilateral Treaties.
HHIDM serves humanity through education, environmental stewardship, sustainable development, healthcare, cultural understanding, diplomacy, and humanitarian service.
The Official Laws, Regulations, and Governance Framework of Helping Hands Inc. Humanitarian All Nations Diplomatic Mission (HHIDM)
Established Pursuant to the HHIDM Constitution, Declaration, Core Principles, Core Values, Policies, Guidelines, Procedures, and Bilateral Treaties
These laws, regulations, and governance provisions have been developed, adopted, implemented, and maintained from 2001 through the present under the authority of the Constitution, Declaration, Core Principles, Core Values, Policies, Guidelines, Procedures, and Bilateral Treaties of Helping Hands Inc. Humanitarian All Nations Diplomatic Mission (HHIDM).
The laws contained herein constitute the official legal and governance framework of HHIDM and apply within HHIDM diplomatic centers, embassies, sustainable centers, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, agricultural projects, housing projects, cultural centers, administrative offices, and all facilities operating under the authority of HHIDM.
All laws, regulations, amendments, policies, directives, and governance provisions shall be reviewed through the established governing process of HHIDM.
No law, regulation, amendment, policy, directive, treaty, or governance instrument shall become effective until reviewed through the appropriate governing procedures, approved by the Cabinet, and signed by the High Office of the Honorable Minister of Peace, Honorable Kaushalya Siriwardana, Head of the Governing Body of Helping Hands Inc. Humanitarian All Nations Diplomatic Mission.
HHIDM maintains a governance framework founded upon education, healthcare, environmental stewardship, sustainable development, diplomacy, cultural understanding, responsible administration, healthy living, respect for all living beings, peaceful coexistence, and humanitarian service for the good of all.
The following 158 laws form part of the official legal and governance framework of Helping Hands Inc. Humanitarian All Nations Diplomatic Mission (HHIDM).
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Universal Anthem
Official Anthem of Helping Hands Inc. Humanitarian All Nations Diplomatic Mission (HHIDM)
Verse 1
From sunrise to moonlight,
We serve with wisdom, care, and dignity.
Contributing to the Earth and the environment,
Creating a sustainable future for humanity.
With knowledge guiding our journey,
And compassion lighting the way,
We work for understanding and harmony,
Through every action of each day.
Chorus
For the Good of All,
For the Good of All,
Through wisdom, kindness, and understanding,
We work together for the Good of All.
Verse 2
With Right Understanding and Right Thought,
With Right Speech and Right Action,
With Right Livelihood and mindful service,
We advance peace through dedication.
We honor every culture and nation,
Every people and every land,
Treating all with dignity and respect,
Extending a helping hand.
Chorus
For the Good of All,
For the Good of All,
Through wisdom, kindness, and understanding,
We work together for the Good of All.
Verse 3
We cherish all living beings,
And strive to protect life and the Earth.
Promoting health, education, and harmony,
Recognizing the value of every life.
Through compassion and wise stewardship,
We safeguard the environment we share.
For present and future generations,
We act with responsibility and care.
Chorus
For the Good of All,
For the Good of All,
Through wisdom, kindness, and understanding,
We work together for the Good of All.
Final Verse
From sunrise to moonlight,
Our commitment shall remain,
Advancing global peace and harmony,
Through understanding, not division.
With wisdom, compassion, and right action,
Our path shall remain clear and true,
Serving humanity and protecting the Earth,
For the Good of All, in all we do.
Final Chorus
For the Good of All,
For the Good of All,
Through wisdom, kindness, and understanding,
We work together for the Good of All.
Motto
“From Sunrise to Moonlight,Serving Humanity,Contributing to the Earth and the Environment,Creating a Sustainable Future,And Advancing Global Peace and Harmony for All.”
Declaration
HHIDM is committed to promoting global peace, humanitarian service, environmental protection, sustainable development, education, healthcare, cultural understanding, and respect for all living beings.
HHIDM operates as a non-political and non-religious diplomatic mission. It respects the cultures, traditions, customs, and heritage of all nations while encouraging mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence.
All laws, policies, and decisions of HHIDM must align with its Constitution, Core Principles, and Core Values. No law may be enacted unless it is consistent with these foundations.
HHIDM promotes non-violence, environmental responsibility, quality education, sustainable living, cultural understanding, and humanitarian service for the benefit of present and future generations.
Constitution
Core Principles
The Three Core Principles
Impermanence — All conditioned things are subject to change. Understanding this universal truth encourages wisdom, adaptability, and responsible governance.
Unsatisfactoriness — Attachment to temporary conditions creates dissatisfaction. Through understanding this truth, HHIDM promotes balanced, compassionate, and responsible service to humanity.
Non-Substance — All things arise through causes and conditions. This understanding encourages humility, cooperation, and respect for all living beings.
Core Values
The Four Core Values
Unlimited Compassion — Serving all beings with kindness, understanding, and care.
Unlimited Loving Kindness — Promoting goodwill, respect, and peaceful coexistence among all people.
Sympathetic Joy — Taking delight in the success, well-being, and progress of others.
Equanimity — Maintaining balance, fairness, wisdom, and impartiality in all actions and decisions.
Cabinet Structure
HHIDM Government Structure
Government of Helping Hands Inc. Humanitarian All Nations Diplomatic Mission (HHIDM)Head of the Governing Body
The Honorable Minister of Peace serves as the Head of the Governing Body of Helping Hands Inc. Humanitarian All Nations Diplomatic Mission (HHIDM).
The Cabinet governs the affairs of HHIDM through its Constitution, Declaration, Core Principles, Core Values, Laws, Policies, Guidelines, Procedures, and Bilateral Treaties.
All laws, appointments, treaties, diplomatic credentials, governmental directives, policies, procedures, and official documents passed by the Cabinet must receive the final signature of the High Office of the Honorable Minister of Peace and bear the official HHIDM seal before becoming valid and effective.
Cabinet of Ministers
- Honorable Kaushalya SiriwardanaHonorable Minister of Peace • Head of the Governing Body
- Her Excellency Anoma DashMinister of Foreign Affairs
- His Excellency Dr. Shyam KhadkaMinister of Health and Welfare
- His Excellency Mr. Lokesh AmarnayakMinister of Finance, Travel and Tourism
- His Excellency Prof. Abraham WardMinister of Education, Research, International Development, and Strategic Affairs
- Her Excellency Ratna GunasingheMinister of Development, Sustainable Projects, Agriculture, and Environmental Affairs
- Her Excellency Tania HamiltonMinister of Communications, Public Information, Media, and International Outreach
- Her Excellency Sigiri SiriwardanaMinister of Administration, Internal Affairs, Government Operations, and Cabinet Affairs
- Her Excellency Raki GunasingheMinister of Cultural Affairs, Heritage Preservation, and Community Development
Ambassadors-at-Large
- His Excellency Hernán BartresAmbassador-at-Large for South America and Central America
- His Excellency Abdul TankoAmbassador-at-Large for Africa
- His Excellency Prof. Terry ParishAmbassador-at-Large for Central Africa
- His Excellency Ambassador HassanAmbassador-at-Large for the United Arab Emirates and Gulf Region
- His Excellency Dr. MohammadAmbassador-at-Large for the Middle East Region
- Her Excellency Dr. Sumana PoAmbassador-at-Large for East Asia and the Asia-Pacific Region
- Her Excellency Ambassador Kanith SharmaAmbassador-at-Large for South Asia
- Her Excellency Miss Kirti SharmaAmbassador-at-Large for Southeast Asia
- His Excellency Mario SteeleAmbassador-at-Large for the Caribbean Islands
- His Excellency Dr. Jerry NoelsAmbassador-at-Large for the Central Caribbean Region
Governmental Reporting Structure
The Cabinet of Ministers is responsible for administering and governing HHIDM in accordance with its Constitution, Declaration, Laws, Policies, Guidelines, Procedures, and Bilateral Treaties.
Ambassadors-at-Large are appointed by the Cabinet and assigned responsibility for designated regions of the world.
Local Ambassadors within a region report directly to the Ambassador-at-Large responsible for that region.
Ambassadors-at-Large coordinate diplomatic, educational, humanitarian, cultural, environmental, and sustainable development initiatives within their assigned regions and work through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
All appointments, commissions, promotions, diplomatic credentials, governmental authorizations, treaties, policies, procedures, and laws become effective only after approval by the Cabinet, signature by the High Office of the Honorable Minister of Peace, and affixing of the official HHIDM seal.
No governmental document, law, appointment, treaty, diplomatic credential, policy, guideline, or procedure shall be considered valid until signed by the Honorable Minister of Peace and officially sealed by HHIDM.
Legal Department
Laws and Judiciary
Bilateral Treaties
Bilateral Treaties and International Relations
Helping Hands Inc. Humanitarian All Nations Diplomatic Mission (HHIDM) conducts its international activities through diplomatic engagement, humanitarian service, cultural understanding, sustainable development initiatives, and bilateral agreements established with sovereign states and other authorized entities.
HHIDM maintains bilateral treaties and diplomatic instruments that form part of its international framework and support its humanitarian, educational, environmental, healthcare, cultural, and sustainable development objectives.
Certain bilateral treaties, diplomatic instruments, protocols, memoranda, and related documents may contain confidential provisions, governmental communications, security considerations, administrative arrangements, or other information that is not designated for public release.
Accordingly, not all bilateral treaties, diplomatic instruments, or supporting documentation are published on this website.
The existence of a bilateral treaty, diplomatic instrument, or related agreement may be acknowledged by HHIDM where appropriate; however, the publication, disclosure, reproduction, distribution, or release of such documents remains subject to applicable confidentiality provisions, diplomatic considerations, legal requirements, and the authorization procedures of HHIDM and the relevant parties.
HHIDM respects the sovereignty, laws, customs, traditions, and governmental processes of all nations with which it engages and conducts its activities in accordance with its Constitution, Declaration, Core Principles, Core Values, Laws, Policies, Guidelines, Procedures, and applicable bilateral agreements.
Requests regarding bilateral treaties, diplomatic recognition, diplomatic cooperation, or related international matters may be submitted to the appropriate office of HHIDM for review and consideration.
The non-publication of any treaty, protocol, memorandum, diplomatic instrument, or related document shall not be interpreted as evidence of its absence, invalidity, or lack of effect. Certain documents remain confidential in accordance with their terms, diplomatic practice, administrative requirements, or mutual agreement of the parties involved.
Official Documents
International Advisors
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Honorable Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena
Senior International Advisor for International AffairsHonorable Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena serves as Senior International Advisor for International Affairs to the Government of Helping Hands Inc. Humanitarian All Nations Diplomatic Mission (HHIDM).
He provides guidance and counsel on international affairs, diplomacy, leadership, cultural understanding, humanitarian initiatives, and matters of global significance. Through his experience and knowledge, he contributes valuable insight that supports HHIDM's efforts in promoting peace, education, environmental stewardship, sustainable development, and humanitarian service.
Respected by many leaders and individuals from diverse backgrounds, Honorable Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena is recognized for his wisdom, integrity, professionalism, and dedication to public service. His advisory role assists the Head of the Governing Body, the Honorable Minister of Peace, and the Government of HHIDM in addressing international matters and strengthening constructive engagement among nations and communities.
His service reflects a commitment to ethical leadership, mutual respect, cultural understanding, and humanitarian values that contribute to the well-being of present and future generations.