Every October 2, the world honors the power of nonviolence. The International Day of Nonviolence is observed annually on October 2, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Mahatma Gandhi defined nonviolence (Ahimsa) not as mere passivity or the absence of physical harm, but as an active, dynamic force of universal love and soul strength used to confront injustice.
For Silo, nonviolence is the active attitude of rejecting and overcoming all forms of violence—physical, economic, racial, religious, psychological, and moral.
For Martin Luther King Jr., nonviolence is an active force of love that resists injustice without seeking to defeat or humiliate the opponent, but to transform and reconcile.
Nonviolent action should enlarge the collective field of human freedom without appropriating the intentions of others.
Join friends and neighbors for a day of workshops, reflection, and community
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
MORNING · 1 1 AM – 1 PM
Nonviolent Journalism
with David Andersson Editor, Pressenza International Press Agency
Much of today’s media echoes the language and assumptions of the system that produces war, poverty and division—but journalism can also humanize. This workshop explores what nonviolent journalism is and how Pressenza is putting it into practice through its book and free training course, helping communicators reveal hidden violence, avoid dehumanizing language and give space to people building change.
Peace Museum & Learning Lab
730 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401
AFTERNOON · 2 – 4 PM
Understanding the Roots of Violence
with Dennis Redmond, NY Director, The Community for HumanDevelopmentViolence takes many forms—physical, economic, racial, religious, psychological—and each has its origin in how we experience ourselves and others. This workshop examines where violence begins, personally and socially, and the tools that help us move beyond it.
Hudson Valley Park of Study & Reflection
1170 Route 213, St. Remy, NY 12401
The greatest challenge to nonviolence is breaking the belief that violence is necessary to overcome violence.
Free and open to all · Bring a friend · Come to one session or both
