Tag: Mandela Day
united-nations: Throwback Thursday: Nelson Mandela addresses the Special Committee Against Apartheid in the United Nations General Assembly Hall in June 1990: “We hold it as an inviolable principle that racism must be opposed by all the means that humanity has at its disposal. Wherever it occurs it has the potential to result in a systematic and comprehensive denial of human rights to those who are discriminated against.” Nelson Mandela’s journey from prisoner to President of South Africa was the triumph of an extraordinary individual against the forces of hate, ignorance and fear – and it was a testimony to the…
united-nations: Wednesday is the Nelson Mandela International Day! 100 years after his birth, Nelson Mandela’s call to “ensure that democracy, peace and prosperity prevail everywhere” continues to inspire the world. Find out how you can take action and inspire change: un.org/en/events/mandeladay/take_action 📷: UN Photo / Pernaca Sudhakaran, John Isaac, Eskinder DebebeNMF Photo / Matthew Willman
halftheskymovement: Today we honor a man who paved a path to equality and changed the destiny of the millions living under apartheid. His courage and integrity changed the world. And what better way to honor him than to continue his fight for equality. Take some time today to make a difference, no matter how small. Thank you, Nelson Mandela!
instagram: South Africa Commemorates Nelson Mandela’s Birthday On July 18, South Africans and people around the world observe Mandela Day and honor the birthday of anti-apartheid activist, former South African President and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Nelson Mandela. Today is Mandela’s 95th birthday. Mandela Day was formally established by the United Nations in 2009 and asks people around the world to honor Mandela’s legacy through volunteering or performing community service. Share your own Mandela Day experience and see others’ through the #mandeladay hashtag.
