Dear brothers and sisters,
Greetings.
You might be aware that the United Nations has declared 2nd October as the ‘International Day of Non-violence’. To commomorate it and to spread the message of peace and brotherhood.
We are sending herewith ‘Suggsted Programmes’ for schools and colleges to commemorate International Non-violence week from 2nd October.
We will appreciate if you circulate this email among schools & colleges, educational institutions, universities, NGOs and friends.
With warm regards, peace and love,
TRK Somaiya
Bombay Sarvodaya Mandal / Gandhi Book Centre
299, Tardeo Road, Nana Chowk,
Mumbai – 400 007 India.
Tel: +91 22 23872061 / 23884527
Email: info@mkgandhi.org
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UN declares 2nd Oct as ‘INTERNATIONAL NON-VIOLENCE DAY’
Suggested Programme for Schools & Colleges
INTRODUCTION
In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2nd October (Gandhi Jayanti) as an ‘International Day of Non-Violence’. It is a real tribute to the apostle of Peace. The day is meant to raise awareness of non-violence, tolerance, full respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, democracy, development, mutual understanding and respect of diversity through education and public awareness. Today, when electronic media like T.V., Cinema and video games are making a devious effect on students’ minds by turning them abnormally hostile, intolerant and violent; value education has become the need of the hour. Value Education strives to sustain morality and peaceful conflict resolution.
Mahatma Gandhi’s values of Truth, Non-Violence & Conflict Resolution can serve as best instruments for such education because Gandhi has been the role-model, not only for the Indian masses, but also for international figures such as Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela etc.
Theme: From Non-Violence to Humanity (Deefnbmee mes ceeveJelee lekeÀ)
A series of action Programmes for Schools & Colleges for the week is attached for perusal.
During this week-long national education initiative, various activities will demonstrate the positive role young people can have in making their schools and communities safer. Each day of the week will focus on a specific nonviolent strategy. These include promoting respect, tolerance, anger management, resolving conflicts peacefully, and uniting in action.
1) Maximum students of city Colleges & Schools, NSS, NCC, Scout & Guide may gather at play-ground or stadium. One hour Programme may start with Gandhi’s bhajan & peace songs, followed by a speech by prominent persons. The Programme will end with a Pledge of Non-Violence administrated by the Chief Guest followed by National anthem. (Copy of the PLEDGE is attached herewith.)
2) Various competitions on Non-Violence & Peace through:
a) Essay writing b) Elocution c) Quiz
e) Slogans writing f) drama & street-play g) drawing
h) Poems & Peace Songs i) power-point presentation
j) Website Development / portal on Gandhi: Non-violence & Peace
k) Making a Documentary of 10-15 minutes based on Political, Social,
Economic and Morality of Non-violence & Peace (Colleges of Journalism)
3) Youth Camps, Seminars, Workshops & Lectures on Non-violence, Peace & Gandhi
4) Exams on books of Peace, Non-violence and non-violent leaders like Gandhi, Nelson Mandela & Martin Luther King Jr. etc.
5) Exhibition-cum-sale of books on Non-violence & Mahatma Gandhi (available with Bombay Sarvodaya Mandal for sale)
6) Poster Exhibition on life & works of Mahatma Gandhi (available with Bombay Sarvodaya Mandal for sale)
7) Screening of the films on Non-violence and Mahatma Gandhi (available with Bombay Sarvodaya Mandal for sale)
8) Observe 2nd October as a ‘KHADI DAY’ in colleges.
9) Publish articles in Newspaper on Peace & Non-violence and relevance of Gandhi
10) Peace March (He´Yeele HesÀjer) in surrounding areas with banners & slogans of Peace & Non-violence
11) Cleanliness drive in public places like Bus-Railway Station, slum areas etc.
PLEDGE
YPC – Youth for Peace Campaign – invites you with your family, friends and colleagues to come together to build communities based on the principles of nonviolence and peace.
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«Pledge for Non-Violence & Peace»
On this ‘International Day of Non-Violence & Peace’, I join the millions of people the world over, to take this solemn PLEDGE that:
· I shall work for promoting harmony, goodwill, love, non-violence and peace in the world and shall respect all human beings on the grounds of our common humanity regardless of race, creed, country, religion, language or gender;
· I shall not support or resort to any violence and intolerance under any circumstances;
· I shall always support the truth and justice without any fear or prejudices;
· I shall work for the elimination of all weapons & violent means;
· I shall endeavour to resolve all differences through dialogue and constitutional means without resorting to violence.
I further pledge that I shall strive to do everything in my power to establish WORLD-PEACE.
YES TO PEACE NO TO VIOLENCE