2. Oktober Tag der Gewaltfreiheit

28. Jun 2007

pax christi begrüßt, dass die UN-Generalversammlung Gandhis Geburtstag zum Internationalen Tag der Gewaltfreiheit bestimmt hat. Auf einer internationalen Konferenz in Neu Delhi im Januar 2007 mit dem Titel: “Peace, Non- Violence and Empowerment – Gandhian Philosophy in the 21st Century” war die Idee entstanden, eine Resolution einzubringen, um Maha…

In der Presserklärung der Vereinten Nationen vom 15.Juni 2007 heißt es:

UN declares 2 October, Gandhi’s birthday, as International Day of Non-Violence.

"The United Nations General Assembly today decided to observe the International Day of Non-Violence each year on 2 October – the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who helped lead India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.

Introducing the resolution adopted by the 192-member body, Anand Sharma, India’s Minister of State for External Relations, said the idea originated at an international conference on “Peace, Non-Violence and Empowerment – Gandhian Philosophy in the 21st Century” convened in New Delhi in January this year.

The late leader’s “novel mode of mass mobilization and non-violent action” brought down colonialism, strengthened the roots of popular sovereignty, of civil, political and economic rights, and greatly influenced many a freedom struggle and inspired leaders like Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King Jr., Mr. Sharma stated.

The Assembly, “desiring to secure a culture of peace, tolerance, understanding and non-violence,” invited States, UN bodies, regional and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and individuals to commemorate the Day, including through education and public awareness.”