CYDR Foundation Online Essay Competition

CYDR Foundation Online Essay Competition

About CYDR Foundation Online Essay Competition

The International Day of Non-Violence is marked on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.

In 2007 United Nations General Assembly established the commemoration, the International Day is an occasion to “disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness”. The resolution reaffirms “the universal relevance of the principle of non-violence” and the desire “to secure a culture of peace, tolerance, understanding and non-violence”.

Many people, governments, and non-government organizations around the world observe the International Day of Non-Violence through various events and activities such as:

* News articles and broadcast announcements promoting the day.

* Public lectures, seminars, discussions, and press conferences about non-violence.

* Photo exhibitions highlighting issues, such as the dangers of the illicit trade of small arms.

* Street awareness campaigns.

* Light ceremonies promoting non-violence and peace.

* Multi-faith prayer meetings.

The International Day of Non-Violence has strong connections with the works, beliefs, and methods of peace leader Mahatma Gandhi, who is known as India’s “Father of the Nation”.

Topic for Essay

Gandhi was a Great supporter of Truth and Non Violence

Important Dates

Application Starts from : 15th September 2020 at 11:59PM
Last Date to Apply : 15th October 2020 at 11:59PM
Declaration of Winners : 30th October 2020

For more details and online applications please refer the Official Website:
https://www.cydrfoundation.org/essay-competition2020/

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