INTERNATIONAL DAY OF NON-VIOLENCE

About:

• The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.
  
  
• According to General Assembly resolution of 15 June 2007, which established the commemoration, the International Day is an occasion to "disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness"
  
  
• There are three main categories of non-violence action:
  • protest and persuasion, including marches and vigils;
    
    
  • non-cooperation; and
    
    
  • non-violent intervention, such as blockades and occupations.