Every year October 2 is being observed as International Day
of Non-violence throughout the world on the birth anniversary of Mahatma
Gandhi. Significance of Day: This day is observed by all member countries of
the United Nations to promote the principles of non-violence through education
and public awareness. In India, this day
is referred as Gandhi Jayanti. About International day of Non-Violence A
resolution to establish the International Day of Non-violence was tabled in the
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2007 in a global effort to spread the
message of non-violence. The resolution acknowledged the efforts of Mahatma
Gandhi is spreading the message of non-violence and was passed in the UNGA.
Since then October 2 has been globally observed as International Day of
Non-violence.
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