Celebrating what would have been Nelson Mandela’s 102nd birthday on Wednesday, the UN deputy chief hailed the man who led the struggle that ended the racist apartheid system in his native South Africa as exemplifying “courage, compassion and an unwavering commitment to social justice and equality”.
Nelson Mandela International Day is an opportunity to reflect on the life and legacy of “a legendary global advocate for dignity, equality, justice and human rights”, the UN chief said on Sunday.
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One of the most celebrated and revered icons of American popular music delivered a simple yet powerful message of tolerance at the United Nations this Monday.
Addressing gun violence and terrorism worldwide, singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder stated that “wrong is wrong, no matter how you put it.”
The multiple award-winning musician and UN Messenger of Peace was at UN Headquarters in New York to celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day.