Mandela International Day

Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa speaks at the General Assembly’s informal plenary meeting for Nelson Mandela International Day.
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Nelson Mandela: 'Synonymous with the fight for justice and equality'

21 July 2021
Human Rights

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 recognizes his struggle for democracy and a culture of peace throughout the world.
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Call for ‘dignity, equality, justice and human rights’ rings out on Mandela Day 

18 July 2021
Human Rights

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.