16 minutes agoToday marks International Day Against Violence
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)The International Day Against Violence is marked on October 2nd, which coincides with the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the movement for India's independence, and pioneer philosophy and strategy against violence. According to the General Assembly resolution of June 15, 2007, which decided on the commemoration, this day spread the message against violence, including education [...]
According to the General Assembly resolution of June 15, 2007, which decided on the commemoration, this day spread the message against violence, including public education and awareness.
The resolution reaffirms “the universal resolution of the principle of non-violence” and the will “to ensure a culture of peace, tolerance, understanding and against violence”.
Gandhi, who helped lead India to independence, has been inspired by nonviolent civil rights movements and social changes worldwide.
Throughout his life, Gandhi remained devoted to his belief in violence even in oppressive conditions and in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges.
While viewed as synonymous with pacifism, since the mid - 20th century, the term “violence” (non-vololence) has been adopted by many movements for social changes that do not focus on the opposition to war.
A key principle of this theory is that the power of rulers depends on popular consent, and therefore it seeks to undermine such power by attracting popular consent and cooperation.
