International Day of Non-Violence 2023 Date, History and Significance: Know All About the Annual Global Event Observed on Gandhi Jayanti
International Day of Non-Violence holds great significance as it educates people that non-violence is a powerful tool for positive social change and global peace.
Every year, International Day of Non-Violence is observed on October 2, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. This day was chosen to mark International Day of Non-Violence as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, who was an instrumental figure in India’s independence and has been the inspiration for non-violent movements for civil rights and social change across the world. The global event is an occasion to spread the message of non-violence through education and public awareness and reaffirm peace, tolerance, and understanding among communities and governments of various countries. October 2023 Holidays Calendar With Major Festivals and Events.
International Day of Non-Violence was established on June 15, 2007, according to United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution A/RES/61/271. The principle of non-violence rejects the use of physical violence in order to achieve social or political change. As International Day of Non-Violence 2023 nears, here’s all you need to know about the history and significance of the day.
International Day of Non-Violence 2023 Date
International Day of Non-Violence will be observed on Monday, October 2.
International Day of Non-Violence History
On June 15, 2007, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution A/RES/61/271 stating that International Day of Non-Violence will be commemorated on October 2 worldwide. It said that the aim of the International Day is to ‘disseminate the message of non-violence. The resolution reaffirms ‘the universal relevance of the principle of non-violence’ and the desire to secure a culture of peace, tolerance, understanding, and non-violence. Gandhi Jayanti 2023 Date, History and Significance: Know All About the Day That Marks Birth Anniversary of the Father of the Nation.
While introducing the resolution in the General Assembly on behalf of 140 co-sponsors, India’s then Minister of State for External Affairs, Anand Sharma, said that the wide and diverse sponsorship of the resolution was a reflection of the universal respect for Mahatma Gandhi and the relevance of his philosophy.
International Day of Non-Violence Significance
International Day of Non-Violence holds great significance as it educates people that non-violence is a powerful tool for positive social change and global peace. Mahatma Gandhi’s principles and legacy continue to inspire individuals worldwide to pursue non-violent solutions to conflicts and to work towards a more peaceful society.
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