International Day of Non-Violence

  The celebration on October 2nd of the Day is an occasion to "disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness".  

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Reaffirming the values to which Gandhi dedicated his life: equality, respect, peace and justice.

On the International Day of Non-Violence, we commemorate the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, and reaffirm the values to which he dedicated his life: equality, respect, peace and justice.

Our world today is bristling with violence.

Across the globe, conflicts are raging. From Ukraine, to Sudan, the Middle East, and far beyond, war is creating a hellscape of destruction, destitution, and fear. Inequality and climate chaos are undermining the foundations of peace. And hate whipped up online is spilling over onto the streets.

Last month’s Summit of the Future offered hope. Countries came together to lay the groundwork for a renewed multilateralism, equipped to support peace in a changing world. That includes a renewed focus on the underlying causes of conflict – from inequality to poverty and division. Now we need countries to transform those commitments into reality.

Gandhi believed non-violence was the greatest force available to humanity – more powerful than any weapon. Together, let’s build institutions to support that noble vision.

António Guterres

Statement from the United Nations Secretary-General on International Day of Non-Violence 2024.

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Commemoration of the International Day of Non-Violence 2024.

Commemoration of International Day of Non-Violence

Special event, organized by the Permanent Mission of India, to commemorate the International Day of Non-Violence.

Special event, organized by the Permanent Mission of India, to commemorate the International Day of Non-Violence.

Watch the Commemoration of International Day of Non-Violence 2024!

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Gandhian values and the United Nations Charter.

Ghandhian values has been recognized globally as a powerful tools for seeking Justice, equity and growth. These have also inspired people’s movement worldwide, including those led by figures like Martin Luther King JR. and Nelson Mandela. In the context of the United Nations, the gandhian values resonates in one way of the other in three pillars which are: Sustainable Development, Human Rights and Humanitarian Issues; Peace and Security. The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations is organizing a special event to commemorate the birth anniversary of Gandhi on October 2nd, 2024, from 15:00 to 16:00 in conference room 8 at UNHQ. All are cordially invited.

“Gandhian values and the UN charter.” International Day of Non-Violence 2024. Get the invitation or Watch the livestream!

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The Role of Violence in Nonviolent Resistance.

Over the past two decades, there has been growing scholarly interest in nonviolent resistance—a method of conflict in which unarmed people mobilize collective protests, strikes, and boycotts in a coordinated way. Mass movements that rely overwhelmingly on nonviolent resistance sometimes feature unarmed collective violence, fringe violence, or even organized armed action. What do we know about the effects of violent flanks on movement outcomes? This article reviews findings on the relationships between nonviolent and unarmed resistance, violence, and the outcomes of mass mobilization, as well as the directionality of these relationships. The balance of empirical evidence suggests that organized armed violence appears to reduce the chances for otherwise nonviolent movements to succeed, whereas unarmed collective violence has more ambiguous effects. The field will benefit from greater analytical precision in comparing the units of analysis, scope, intensity, and media framing of violent flank activity.

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Towards advancing the Pact of the Future: security and justice provision as a means to reducing all forms of violence (SDG 16.1) (HLPF 2024 Side Event).

Towards advancing the Pact of the Future: security and justice provision as a means to reducing all forms of violence (SDG 16.1) (HLPF 2024

To prevent and address many of the grievances that drive violence and conflict, justice systems must ensure accessibility, accountability an

To prevent and address many of the grievances that drive violence and conflict, justice systems must ensure accessibility, accountability and equality before the law, while placing checks on the use of power by security actors and other branches of government. Good governance, including in justice and security sectors, is thus vital for preventing violence, promoting peace, and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

Watch the Towards advancing the Pact of the Future: security and justice provision as a means to reducing all forms of violence (SDG 16.1) (HLPF 2024 Side Event)!

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Advocate for peaceful action and spread compassion.

We can all do our part to achieve peace in our communities —from promoting mutual respect & understanding to advocating for peaceful action and spreading compassion. Monday is the International Day of Non-Violence.

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Celebration of Mahatma Gandhi 154 birth anniversary.

Mahatma Gandhi was the primary leader of India’s independence movement and also the architect of a form of non-violent civil disobedience that would influence the world. He was assassinated by Hindu extremist Nathuram Godse. On this day, we commemorate not only the birth of Mahatma Gandhi but also the timeless values he championed: mutual respect and understanding, justice, and the power of peaceful action.

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Timeline of significant events in the life of Mahatma Gandhi.

From 1869 to 1948.

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 Honouring the timeless values Mahatma Gandhi championed: mutual respect and understanding, justice, and the power of peaceful action.

Join us October 2nd to commemorate the International Day of Nonviolence 2023.

International Day of Non-Violence 2 October: Secretary General's message - 2023 - World

News and Press Release in English on World about Protection and Human Rights; published on 2 Oct 2023 by UN

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The power of peaceful action.

On this International Day of Non-Violence, we commemorate not only the birth of Mahatma Gandhi but also the timeless values he championed: mutual respect and understanding, justice, and the power of peaceful action.

Our world confronts grave challenges: growing inequalities, rising tensions, proliferating conflicts, and worsening climate chaos.

We also see divides deepening within countries – with democracy under threat and hate speech and intolerance on the march. 

We can overcome these afflictions and chart a course towards a brighter, more peaceful future.

If we understand – as Gandhi did – that the magnificent diversity of our human family is a treasure, not a threat.

If we invest in social cohesion, nurture the courage to compromise, and the determination to cooperate.

If we ensure that all of us – regardless of status, background, circumstance, or faith – can live lives of dignity, opportunity, and rights.

If we unite around our common humanity.

Let us remember Gandhi’s wise counsel: “Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization.”

Let us heed his words today and re-commit ourselves to this essential purpose.

António Guterres

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Gandhi’s principles of nonviolence.

Gandhi’s principles of nonviolence emphasizes that nonviolence is not a weapon for the weak, an accusation that is sometimes made by his opponents. Instead, nonviolence is a tool which should be used by everyone as in the midst of hyperviolence, and the one who one possesses nonviolence is blessed. 

Gandhi raised nonviolent action from a religious principle to a level never before achieved, combining the principles of different beliefs to a common idea that has inspired heavyweights in the nonviolence category, including Martin Luther King Jr, Cesar Chavez, and Aung San Suu Kyi.

Mahatma Gandhi is an Indian lawyer, politician, social activist, and writer who became the leader of the nationalist movement against Britis

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On tolerance.

“My religion teaches me to love all equally.” Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the South Asian nation’s independence.

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On progress.

“To be dissatisfied with the slowness of progress betrays ignorance of the way in which reform works.”

Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the South Asian nation’s independence.

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On peace.

“Peace will not come out of a clash of arms but out of justice lived and done by unarmed nations in the face of odds.”

Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the South Asian nation’s independence.

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On civil action.

“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, the leader of the South Asian nation’s independence.

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The 3 Main category of nonviolent action.

Monday's International Day of Non-Violence highlights the remarkable power of peaceful protest - and the values of dignity, equal protection for all and communities living together in peace.

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On democracy.

“True democracy is not inconsistent with a few persons representing the spirit, the hope and the aspirations of those whom they claim to represent. I hold that democracy cannot be evolved by forcible methods. The spirit of democracy cannot be imposed from without. It has to come from within.”

Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the South Asian nation’s independence.