Tag: Nelson Mandela
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
united-nations: “It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.” – Nelson Mandela Can you spare 67 minutes of your time to help others? On Monday’s Nelson Mandela International Day, join people around the world by devoting 67 minutes of your time – one minute for every year of Mandela’s public service – in the service of humanity. Share what you are doing this year to take action and inspire change using #MandelaDay! Get ideas for action here: http://bit.ly/jzCBwS
kcmjournalist: Today would’ve been Madiba’s 97th birthday. Take action! Inspire change – click to learn about Nelson Mandela International Day!
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!
Happy Sunday everybody! As I put the finishing touches to this post, I am watching the sad pictures on CNN of Nelson Mandela being laid to rest. This of course marks the end of the 10-day-mourning that really defined world news in the past few days. I selected a few posts from other topics too, though. On world affairs: A Pivotal Week for the Central African Republic France is taking the lead role again in an African conflict zone with two casualties so far. Back in the USSR What is it about the European Union that makes thousands of Ukrainians bare…
Happy Sunday everybody! As always, welcome to my new readers and thanks to everybody for following! Besides the sad news that lead the last few days’ headlines, this was an eventful week on all counts. Let’s review a few good reads. On world affairs: What is going on in Ukraine? An analysis on the root cause of what seems to evolve to become the second Orange Revolution. While demonstrations still continue in Kiev, the Secretary General of the Council of Europe is about to create an advisory board to investigate the background of these clashes. Relief for Central African Republic…
Just a quick and far from complete collection from my timelines. Feel free to add from yours.
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.
