At the center of non-violence
stands the principle of love.
Martin Luther King, Jr.

Join this global grassroots event that honors the principle of non-violence.

This 64-day event began in 1997 for the occasion of the 50th and 30th memorial anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  It has become an important peacebuilding event dedicated to raising awareness about the healing and transforming power of nonviolence. 

Rhythm of Peace community members can express their support of nonviolence by being proactice in cultivating peace in daily activities.  Use Rhythm of Peace daily themes to honor and participate in the Season for Nonviolence, and invite others to join you.

Throughout the 64-day campaign, events and activities for peace and nonviolence take place all around the world, highlighting existing peacebuilding initiatives and inspiring new year-round activities for a more peaceful, nonviolent, just and sustainable world.