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Grievance and deprivation, perceived or real, tempt groups into violent behavior. Rapid change, social upheaval and uncertainty make violent expression of social discontent even more likely. It is in those moments that we are called to demonstrate a heightened sense of restraint and sound judgement. It is in those moments that nonviolence presents as a timely and timeless concept for contemporary societies. And yet, while few would disagree about the virtue of nonviolence, a similarly firm belief and understanding about its power, strategy and discipline is much harder to locate.
The M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence and Rumi Forum, proudly inspired by two masters of nonviolent action, are co-hosting this event on Gandhi’s birthday, the International Day of Nonviolence. The program features a panel from scholarly as well as practitioner backgrounds. Our speakers will guide an exploration of the current state of nonviolent action around the globe, its growing relevance amid social unrest, and efforts to make it an inherent element of individual and collective behavior.
