The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.
Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020
Key-Points
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.
