A fundamental concern for others in our individual and community lives would go a long way in making the world the better place we so passionately dreamt of
– Rolihlahla Nelson Mandela
South Africans, along with the rest of world, is celebrating the legacy of the Former President freedom fighter, Nelson Mandela. July 18 marks the international annual day that sheds light on the legend of the man who shaped the 20th century.
[WATCH]: Unveiling of the Nelson Mandela Statue at the Nelson Mandela Museum, Bhunga Building in Mthatha in observance of #MandelaDay. The erection of this statue contributes to the creation of memorialisation programmes in honour of President Mandela’s unwavering commitment to… pic.twitter.com/l7E1ik5rwk
— Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) July 18, 2023
It is the vision of Nelson Mandela International Day for people from different walks of life to unite and act decisively against injustices in their communities: climate change, food injustice and drug abuse.
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Happy Nelson Mandela Day 🤍🇿🇦
Banyana Banyana Support staff together with members of the South African High Commission in Wellington 🇳🇿 got involved with different charities to honour the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela. Reflecting on his values and principles by making a… pic.twitter.com/DT7PiIyzma
— Banyana_Banyana (@Banyana_Banyana) July 18, 2023
Mandela had several accolades under his belt. Speaking of which, did you know Madiba was a former amateur boxer. He received a World Boxing Council championship belt from American boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard.
Madiba is the face and iconic figure of a movement that toppled South Africa’s Apartheid regime.
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He was also a human rights lawyer, before becoming the country’s first democratically elected president and international peacemaker.
Mandela Day 2023: It’s In Your Hands
To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others
– Rolihlahla Nelson Mandela
During times of turbulence and hardship, Madiba’s legacy shows us that ordinary people can make a huge impact. That with our hearts and hands, we can fight for dignity over humiliation, fight against injustice and learn to forgive.
In 2014, the Nelson Mandela Prize was established by the UN General Assembly. It is an award that recognises the achievements of individuals who went above and beyond to serve humanity.
The International Mandela Day 2023, Moroni
The embassy chose the rural village of Simboussa in Ngazidja to commemorate this auspicious day. The Embassy with its partners donated agricultural equipment and Fruit trees to the community to develop a sustainable agricultural system pic.twitter.com/CCjQBPz7Mx
— South African Embassy in the Comoros (@SAEmbComoros) July 18, 2023
Today we’re celebrating peace laureate Nelson Mandela, a man who believed in human rights for all.
Mandela was South Africa’s first black president. ‘Madiba’, as he was affectionately known, is among the great heroes of history. He was born on this day in 1918. #MandelaDay pic.twitter.com/TTq5HzM5p8
— The Nobel Prize (@NobelPrize) July 18, 2023
Nelson Mandela was a colossus of courage and conviction, whom I had the privilege of meeting several times.
As we commemorate #MandelaDay, let’s honour his legacy by taking action to make our world more peaceful & compassionate. pic.twitter.com/xMiLXmtOhz
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) July 18, 2023
Mandela Day 2023 appeals to all people to use their hands to bring about good in the world. Specifically, to end hunger and mitigate the devastation of climate change.
In celebration of #MandelaDay I am honoured to be featured in the 2023 @news24 100 Young Mandelas 🙏🏾
An initiative to celebrate 100 exceptional young individuals who are making outstanding contributions to their communities and leaving an indelible mark. https://t.co/2TQPkyqI2Y
— GUGU NONJINGE (@Gugu_Nonjinge) July 18, 2023
#ItIsInYourHands! Planting food for #MandelaDay. Or goal is to plant one million trees and food gardens globally to combat #climatechange and #foodinsecurity today.#Mandela10#NMF4Earth#MandelaDay2023 pic.twitter.com/aUS53xyQdY
— NelsonMandela (@NelsonMandela) July 18, 2023
“His mission as an anti-apartheid revolutionary was establishing equality and freedom for all women, men and children,” says Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO.
