Let’s honour the anti-apartheid leader, Nelson Mandela. Sometimes known as Mandela Day, was formally established by the United Nations in November 2009. Mandela Day, which commemorates the former South African president’s birth anniversary, is observed annually on July 18. The day is observed globally to honour the anti-apartheid leader’s accomplishments and to carry on his legacy for a better future.
Mandela, a human rights attorney widely referred to as Madiba around the world, devoted his life to empowering people. Additionally, he advocated for the universality of all human rights.
The International Day, honours the South African leader’s 67-year battle against racial injustice and violations of human rights. He served as the first black president of the nation.Nelson Mandela International Day, often known as Mandela Day, was formally declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first commemoration taking place on July 18, 2010.
Nelson Mandela International Day shines a spotlight on the legacy of a man whose monumental accomplishments changed the course of the twentieth century each year. The goal of the day is to encourage everyone to adopt Mandela’s philosophy and vision in order to make a difference in their communities.
Speaking at the UN headquarters, Antonio Guterres, the head of the UN, paid tribute to the “giant leader of our time” who exhibited unmatched courage and achieved lofty feats. “A man of profound humanity and calm dignity. Nelson Mandela was a community healer and a teacher to many generations “said Guterres. Mandela being referred to be a “moral compass,”
