International Day of Non-Violence, 2 October 2025

The International Day of Non-Violence, which takes place on 2 October to honor Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday, serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring relevance of his philosophy of peaceful resistance. This day encourages us to reaffirm our commitment to dialogue over division, compassion over conflict, and the belief that humanity’s greatest strength lies in building a culture of peace.

We invite you to explore our selected articles, Special Issues, and journals, which span topics such as gender-based, intimate partner, and obstetric violence, as well as sexual violence prevention. We hope that established journals at MDPI will provide a communication platform for innovative ideas regarding new challenges.

Invited Speakers:

Dr. Marty Branagan, University of New England, Australia	Prof.Dr. Wolfgang Palaver, University of Innsbruk, Austria	Prof. Dr. Dale T. Snauwaert, University of Innsbruck, Austria	Dr. Mohamed Behnassi, Social and Environmental Council and Center for Environment, Human Security and Governance, Morocco	Dr. Marwan Darweish, Centre for Peace and Security, Coventry University, United Kingdom

 Free to register for this webinar here!

“Leveraging an Arts-Based Approach to Foster Engagement, Nurture Kindness, and Prevent Violence”
by Yok-Fong Paat, Diego Garcia Tovar, Nathan W. Myers, Max C. E. Orezzoli, Anne M. Giangiulio, Sarah L. Ruiz, Angela V. Dorado and Luis R. Torres-Hostos
Behav. Sci. 2025, 15(6), 799; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15060799

“From Policy Reform to Public Reckoning: Exploring Shifts in the Reporting of Sexual-Violence-Against-Women Victimizations in the United States Between 1992 and 2021”
by Jessica C. Fleming, Ashley K. Fansher and Ryan Randa
Behav. Sci. 2025, 15(5), 701; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15050701

“Violence Against Administrators: The Roles of Student, School, and Community Strengths and Cultural Pluralism”
by Susan D. McMahon, Andrew H. Perry, Taylor Swenski, Kailyn Bare, Jared Hunt, Andrew Martinez, Linda A. Reddy, Eric M. Anderman, Ron Avi Astor, Dorothy L. Espelage et al.
Behav. Sci. 2025, 15(4), 556; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15040556

“Intimate Partner Violence in Adolescent Girls: The Role of Impulsivity and Emotional Dysregulation”
by Iciar Iruarrizaga, Lorena Gutierrez, Leticia Olave, Ana Estevez, Jose Antonio Muniz, Janire Momene, Maria Dolores Chavez-Vera and Cecilia Penacoba
Psychiatry Int. 2025, 6(2), 41; https://doi.org/10.3390/psychiatryint6020041

“Building Teachers’ Confidence and Critical Thinking Through Scientific Evidence with Social Impact in Gender Violence Prevention”
by Aitor Alzaga, Josep-Maria Canal-Barbany, Sara Carbonell, Daniela Ferreira, Carolina Grau del Valle, Louise Lima, Mar Joanpere, Garazi Lopez de Anguileta, Esther Oliver, Ines Vaz et al.
Educ. Sci. 2025, 15(4), 407; https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci15040407

“Changes in Psychological Inflexibility and Intimate Partner Violence Among Men in an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-Based Intervention Program”
by Amie Zarling, Meg Berta and Ashlyn Miller
Behav. Sci. 2025, 15(3), 317; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15030317

“Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum Experiences of Racialised Brazilian Women in Portugal: An Analysis of Obstetric Violence as Gender-Based Violence”
by Mariana Holanda Rusu, Conceicao Nogueira and Joana Topa
Sexes 2024, 5(4), 611-637; https://doi.org/10.3390/sexes5040040

“Youth Engagement in Sexual Violence Prevention Programs and Research: A Systematic Review”
by Linnea L. Hjelm
Sexes 2024, 5(3), 411-427; https://doi.org/10.3390/sexes5030030

“Gender Differences in Sexting and Its Association with Well-Being and Intimate Partner Violence Victimization from Adolescence to Old Age”
by M. Pilar Matud
Sexes 2024, 5(3), 335-350; https://doi.org/10.3390/sexes5030025

“The Violent Implications of Opposition to the Istanbul Convention”
by Conny Roggeband and Andrea Krizsan
Societies 2024, 14(6), 92; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc14060092

“The Nonviolence Conundrum: Political Peace and Personal Karma in Jain and Hindu Traditions”
by Veena R. Howard
Religions 2023, 14(2), 178; https://doi.org/10.3390/rel14020178

“Early Educational Interventions to Prevent Gender-Based Violence: A Systematic Review”
by Lourdes Villardon-Gallego, Alba Garcia-Cid, Ana Esteves and Rocio Garcia-Carrion
Healthcare 2023, 11(1), 142; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11010142

“Inclusion and Equity for Students with Special Educational Needs: Trends, Tensions, and Tactics” Guest Editors: Dr. Wendi Beamish and Dr. Stephen Hay Submission deadline: 6 February 2026	“The Impact of Bullying and School Violence on Youth Mental Health” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Christopher C. Henrich and Prof. Dr. Erin B. Tone Submission deadline: 20 February 2026
“Religion and Conflict, Religion and Peace: Demystifying the Role of Religion in Conflict Dynamics” Guest Editor: Dr. Jeremy Rinker Submission deadline: 31 March 2026	“Precision Psychiatry and Advances in Patient Care: Innovations Transforming the Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders” Guest Editors: Dr. Antonio Del Casale, Prof. Dr. Paolo Girardi, Prof. Dr. Carlo Lai, Prof. Dr. Maurizio Simmaco and Dr. Marina Borro. Submission deadline: 7 April 2026