On October 2, the International Day of Nonviolence is celebrated all over the world. The UN General Assembly started this holiday in 2007.

The term “non-violence” was coined by the Indian politician Mahatma Gandhi, who was born on October 2, 1869. He led the fight against racism and defended the rights of Indians. His activities were so influential that in 1915, Gandhi led the national liberation movement of India. He devoted his whole life to the fight against violence and became a hero of the country.

In honoring the memory of Magatma, it should be recalled that there is no need to use deliberate force methods that cause harm to others, because violence begets violence. The main purpose of the holiday is to establish a culture of peace, non-demandingness and non-violence. Nonviolent actions that citizens can use to protect their rights are picketing, marches, refusal to cooperate, blocking premises, etc.