International Day of Non-Violence

International Day of Non-Violence is October 2nd

The International Day of Non-Violence is designated by the United Nations (A/RES/61/271) on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.

"Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man" - Mahatma Gandhi