Global Peace Initiative of Women (GPW) held a conference in Jaipur, India during March 6-10. The four-day conference brought together women from conflict zones around the world and top female… Continue reading Jaipur Conference explores ideas for resolving conflicts
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Learners wow audiences at Gandhi Speech and Essay Contest
Satyagraha Reporters The final round of the annual Mahatma Gandhi Speech and Essay Contest was held on 7 March 2008 at the Durban University of Technology (DUT). The preliminary rounds… Continue reading Learners wow audiences at Gandhi Speech and Essay Contest
International Day of Non Violence…
By Nereshnee Govender The first ever International Day of Non Violence was celebrated in Durban at the Gujarati Hindu Sanskruti Kendra. The world’s community celebrated the event on October 2nd… Continue reading International Day of Non Violence…
Sonia Gandhi addresses United Nations General Assembly on International Day of Nonviolence
This year through a widely supported resolution, Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday 2 October was declared a day of nonviolence by the United Nations. In her address to the 62nd session of… Continue reading Sonia Gandhi addresses United Nations General Assembly on International Day of Nonviolence
Africa Malaria Day April 25
Compiled by Nereshnee Govender and Indhrannie Pillay Over the past ten years, the prevalence of malaria has been escalating, particularly on the African continent. Malaria is ranked as the third… Continue reading Africa Malaria Day April 25
Ela Gandhi Honoured for her Achievement
By Nereshnee Govender Ela Gandhi, granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi was awarded the Padma Bushan award by the Indian Government on 24 March 2007. The award for outstanding community service is… Continue reading Ela Gandhi Honoured for her Achievement
Gandhi Salt March to commemorate South African Anniversaries
By Nereshnee Govender The 3 rd Annual Mahatma Gandhi Salt March will take place in Durban on Sunday, 6 May 2007. The 22km march will begin at 8:00am at the… Continue reading Gandhi Salt March to commemorate South African Anniversaries