In 1953 the citizens of East Germany stood up and it led to the ending of the communist government and the taking down of the Berlin wall.
Hong Kong
The Occupy central movement was mainly composed of high school and university students. The students intended the protest to be peaceful but the government called in the riot police.
India
In 1949 India stood up for their independence in a non violent resistance from their government. In return their independence day in January 26th 1950.
East Germany: Taking down the Berlin wall
Hong Kong: Pro-democracy movement (Occupy central)