UN declares Gandhi’s Birthday as Day of Non-Violence

[babylonsister]

http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2007/06/17/1934/

UN declares Gandhi’s Birthday as Day of Non-Violence
by Gulf Times staff


NEW DELHI: The UN will observe Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday as the International Day of Non-Violence every year, it said in a statement yesterday.

The UN called upon all member nations and individuals to commemorate October 2 in “an appropriate manner and to disseminate the message of non-violence.” 0617 02

The resolution was introduced by India.

Gandhi’s descendants hailed the move, but said the gesture should not only be symbolic.

“It’s welcome but not enough. If they have declared it as non-violence day, they should ensure that it is observed as one among member countries,” said the leader’s great grandson Tushar Gandhi.

“The conflicts should come to an end and it should be a step towards creating a world without violence.”

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[SeattleGirl]

1. Well, here's another thing the US won't be joining in.

Not on an official basis anyway, as long as * is pResident.

[proud patriot]

2. excellent

:)

[burythehatchet]

3. sweet.

[tjwash]

4. I'm sure Bushco will give this the same treatment they've given everything else from the UN

[Bluerthanblue]

5. this is great- and my family will

choose to celebrate it fully, regardless of what the US government does- we are human beings first and foremost, and Gandhi was a man who changed our world, for the better.

Thanks for the info :hi:
peace,
blu

[Benhurst]

6. What? No bombs? No bullets? No Shock and Awe?

What a bummer!

[LiberalFighter]

7. Will they lock Bush up to keep him from starting any other wars?