UN Postal Administration
unveils the commemorative stamp of M.S. Subbulakshmi, Indian music
legend on the 50th anniversary of her performance at the UN in 1966,
during an event on the International Day of Non-Violence at the UN
Headquarters on 2 October 2016. The first copy is presented to musician
Sudha Raghunathan (left). UN Photo/Evan Schneider
2 October 2016 – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed the link between non-violence, peace and nature as he observed the International Day of Non-Violence.
“Every year on the International Day of Non-Violence, we re-commit
ourselves to the cause of peace, as exemplified by the life of Mahatma
Gandhi who was born on this day 147 years ago,” Mr. Ban said in his message for the Day.
The UN General Assembly, through a resolution in 2007, designated 2
October as the International Day of Non-Violence to coincide with the
birthday of Gandhi, who led the country's independence movement and
pioneered the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.
We know that a culture of non-violence begins with respect for others, but it does not end there. To nurture peace, we must respect nature
“We know that a culture of non-violence begins with respect for others,
but it does not end there. To nurture peace, we must respect nature. I
am pleased this year's International Day of Non-Violence puts the focus
on sustainability and the environment,” Mr. Ban said.
“In all he did, Gandhi honoured our obligation to all living things. He
reminded us that 'Earth provides enough to satisfy everyone's needs,
but not everyone's greed.' Gandhi also challenged us to 'be the change
we wish to see in the world,'” the Secretary-General noted.
Today India's commitment is reflected in a momentous way, the UN chief
said, as its government is depositing its instrument of ratification for
the Paris Agreement on climate change.
There is no better way to commemorate Gandhi and his legacy for people
and planet, he said, urging all countries to complete their domestic
processes for ratification and also strive in all activities to achieve
progress through non-violence.
The Day is annually observed worldwide with commemorative events.
At the UN Headquarters, it was celebrated with a programme that
included, besides India's ratification of the Paris Agreement,
performance by renowned Indian classical music singer Sudha Raghunathan
as well as the unveiling of a commemorative UN postage stamp of Indian
music legend M.S. Subbulakshmi.
The speakers included UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson, General
Assembly President Peter Thomson, and Professor Barry L. Gan, Director
of Center of Non-Violence, St. Bonaventure University, New York.
Source : http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=55184#.V_JEibnD8Uo
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