Non-violence isn't a weapon of the weak, said Antonio

Non-violence isn't a weapon of the weak, said Antonio  

Bujumbura , October 2nd,2025 , Blog Non-violence is not a weapon of the weak, said the UN SG Antonio Guterres on the Non-violence day.

Violence is displacing dialogue. Civilians are bearing the  brunt of conflict. International law is being flouted. Human rights are being trampled. And the foundations of peace are under strain, regretted the UN SG Antonio Guterres on the International day of non -violence after honoring the Indian lawyer, anti-colonial and political ethicist who defended non-violence.  

According to Antonio, Gandhi understood that non-violence is not a weapon of the weak, it is the strength it is the strength of the courageous. It is the power to resist injustice without hatred; confront oppression without cruelty; and build peace through dignity, not domination.

On the Non-violence International Day, UN honours  the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, and his unwavering commitment to peace, truth and dignity for and peaceful world for all.