October 2- International Day of Non-Violence
International Day of Non-Violence is marked on 2
October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence
movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.
The principle of
non-violence — also known as non-violent resistance — rejects the use of
physical violence in order to achieve social or political change.
- Often described as "the politics of ordinary
people", this form of social struggle has been adopted by mass
populations all over the world in campaigns for social justice.
There
are three main categories of non-violence action:
1. protest and persuasion, including marches and vigils;
2. non-cooperation; and
3. non-violent intervention, such as blockades and occupations.
