International Day of Non-Violence Observed on 2 October every year.
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 2 October—the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi—as the International Day of Non-Violence in 2007.
Aim: To spread the message of peace, tolerance, and non-violent resistance across the world.
🌍 Significance
- Promotes non-violence as a universal value in resolving conflicts.
- Honors Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of Ahimsa (non-violence) and Satyagraha (truth-force).
- Encourages education and awareness about human rights, harmony, and peaceful coexistence.
