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UN PhotoCommemoration of International Day of Non-Violence
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2 October was marked as the International Day of Non-Violence by General Assembly Resolution ARES/61/271 of 15 June 2007. Cosponsored by 140 countries the resolution established the commemoration of the International Day as an occasion to "disseminate the message of non- violence, including through education and public awareness".
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Mahatma Gandhi's contributions to truth, to non-violence, to independence and freedom have been recognized by the UN by proclaiming his birthday, 2 October, as the International Day of Non-Violence.
Gandhian values have been recognized globally as powerful tools for justice,equity, and growth. These have also inspired peoples' movements worldwide, including those led by figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela.
In the context of UN, the Gandhian values resonate in one way of the Other in the three pillars-sustainable development, human rights and humanitarian issues and peace & security.