Peace icon Mahatma Gandhi’s message of ‘mutual understanding, equality’ reverberates on Day of Non-Violence
Today, Wednesday 2, October, the global community marks the International Day of Non-Violence.
This year’s event coincide with the 150th anniversary of the birth of the global peace icon who led India to independence, Mahatma Gandhi.
In an address the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, while delivering his message in the day said;
“His vision continues to resonate across the world, including through the work of the United Nations for mutual understanding, equality, sustainable development".
The UN Boss added, "the empowerment of young people, and the peaceful resolution of disputes”.
Mr. Guterres also pointed out that both on and off-line, “we hear loathsome rhetoric directed at minorities and anyone considered the ‘other".
To address this growing challenge, the United Nations has launched two urgent initiatives.
The first is a global plan of action against hate speech and the other a plan for the benefit of Member States, to protection and secure religious sites.
Back in 2007, the General Assembly established the day, which is marked annually on 2 October, to disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness to secure a culture of peace, tolerance, understanding and non-violence".
The three main categories of non-violent action are protest and persuasion, including marches and vigils; non-cooperation; and non-violent intervention, such as blockades and occupations, according to the United Nation.
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