Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

October 2 is observed as the International Day of Non-Violence every year, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat, and became one of the most influential advocates of non-violent resistance. The United Nations General Assembly declared October 2 as the International Day of Non-Violence through Resolution 61/271, adopted on June 15, 2007. The observance promotes peace, tolerance, human rights, understanding, democracy and respect for diversity. It also highlights Gandhi’s philosophy of Ahimsa and Satyagraha as important approaches to addressing injustice and conflict peacefully.