The pursuit of peace seems to be one of the oldest and most constant activities of the human race. At one point in history, even the great world wars were aimed, however absurd, at the establishment of peace. and much nobler media, this has always been the ideal of legendary Indian peacemaker and activist Mahatma Gandhi, born on October 2, 1869 in the city of Porbandar.
This has been its impact on the work of spreading a philosophy where peace and dialogue have always been the best tools to solve the most diverse situations that are now known as the International Day of Non-Violence.
- The son of an official.
- Gandhi (whom can be seen in several photos) decided to devote himself to law and.
- After graduating.
- At the age of 19 decided to leave for South Africa in search of better opportunities.
- It is precisely their actions in this country to protect the poorest Hindus working in the region who have reinforced their image as an activist who did not admit any attitude of violence or armed conflict.
In India, he was arrested three times, all because of strikes organized by him mainly aimed at Indian territory to become independent from Britain, colonizers of the region. In addition to labor strikes, Mahatma Gandhi also protested long periods of fasting. , forcing the authorities and even people of ideologies contrary to fear for their lives, which would be negative for the cause or interests of either side.
Unfortunately, on January 30, 1948, Gandhi was shot dead in the garden of his residence during a prayer meeting, yet some individuals and organizations regard the 30th of the first month of the year as another International Day of Non-Violence.