October 2: International Day of Non-Violence

Published: October 1, 2020

The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on October 2 commemorating the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007. The day is marked to spread the message of non-violence through public awareness and education. Highlights The day reflects universal respect for Mahatma Gandhiji. It is ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Category: Important Days & Events in Current Affairs

Topics: birth anniversary • International Day of Non-Violence • Mahatma Gandhi • non-cooperation movement • Quit India Movement • Rowlatt Act • United Nation

October 2: International Day of Non – Violence

Published: October 3, 2019

The United Nations marks October 2 every year as the International Day of Non – Violence. It is being marked since 2007. The objective is to promote non – violence through education and public awareness. The day has strong connection with the works, methods and beliefs of Mahatma Gandhi. It is observed by organizing seminars, ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019

Category: Important Days & Events in Current Affairs

Topics: 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi • International Day of Non-Violence • mahatma gandhi birth anniversary • Satyagraha Conference • United Nations

International Day of Non-Violence: October 2

Published: October 3, 2018

The International Day of Non-violence is celebrated every year on 2 October throughout world on birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of Indian independence movement and also pioneer of philosophy of non-violence (ahimsa). Observance of this day seeks to promote principles of non-violence through education and public awareness and is observed by all countries of ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018

Topics: Days and Events • International Day of Non-Violence • Mahatma Gandhi • Observances • UN • United Nations

The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Non-Violence observed on 2 October

Published: October 2, 2017

The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Non-Violence is observed every year on October 2 to mark the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence. The day is an occasion to disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness. This ..

Topics: Activism • Activists • Birthdays • Gandhi Jayanti • Indian Hindus • Indian independence movement • Indian nationalists • Indian people • International Day of Non-Violence • Mahatma Gandhi • Nonviolence • Public holidays in India

2 October: International Day of Non-violence

Published: October 2, 2017

The International Day of Non-violence is celebrated every year on 2 October throughout world on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of Indian independence movement and also pioneer of philosophy of non-violence (ahimsa). Observance of this day seeks to promote principles of non-violence through education and public awareness and is observed by all countries ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017

Topics: Days and Events • International Day of Non-Violence • Mahatma Gandhi • National • Observances • Unga

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