The United Nations declares October 2nd, Mahatma Gandhi's birthday, as the International Day of Non-Violence to honor Gandhi's ideals. Non-violence requires hard work and sacrifice but leads to the highest ethics and is the goal of evolution. Violence destroys lives, breeds fear and insecurity, and negatively impacts development. A culture of peace is generated when priority is given to children and families, who make up the majority of populations and are naturally peace-loving. On this International Day of Non-Violence, we should pledge to work towards social justice, economic growth, environmental protection, religious tolerance and peace.