Non-violence day October 2nd

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.

The International Day, established in the General Assembly resolution A/RES/61/271 of 15 June 2007,  is an occasion to reaffirm the universal relevance of the principle of non-violence and the desire to secure a culture of peace, tolerance and understanding.