UN International Day of Non-violence - 2 October, SDG 16
UN International Day of Non-Violence – October 2, 2026
Let’s celebrate UN International Day of Non-Violence, October 2, 2026. The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.
Gandhi, who helped lead India to independence, has been the inspiration for non-violent movements for civil rights and social change across the world. Throughout his life, Gandhi remained committed to his belief in non-violence even under oppressive conditions and in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges ~United Nations.
The principle of non-violence — also known as non-violent resistance — rejects the use of physical violence in order to achieve social or political change. Often described as "the politics of ordinary people", this form of social struggle has been adopted by mass populations all over the world in campaigns for social justice.
Establishing a culture of peace and sustainable development are at the heart of UNESCO’s mandate. UNESCO shares knowledge, data and expertise to strengthen global coordination in the field of education, the sciences, culture, communication and information, supporting all Member States in the face of current global challenges.
Goal 16 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)is about promoting peaceful and inclusive societies, providing access to justice for all and building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. Canada for example has a national Plan to End Gender Violence. The Action Plan includes 5 pillars to guide cross-country efforts to end gender-based violence (GBV). Canada also reports annually on efforts to address gun violence, human trafficking and promote crime prevention. You can learn more about Canada’s efforts to support goal 16 and world peace by reading content on this link.
If you are interested in making a difference you can find job opportunities on the United Nations Careers Page. Some of the opportunities include data analysts, programme officers and coordinators, security officers, statisticians, nurse practitioners, nurses, doctors, medical assistants. Thank you to all those around the world that believe in world peace and share their talents to make a better world. #UNInternationalDayofNonViolence #UNCareerDay #UNCareerandLivelihoodDay #UNDCL
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