Every year, Nelson Mandela International Day is observed on July 18th across the world to honour (birth anniversary) the legacy of the late President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela. this day is also known as Mandela Day.
- On 18th July, great South African leader Nelson Mandela was born in 1918.
- In November 2009, United Nations officially declared July 18 as UN Mandela Day
- In 2010, the first UN Mandela Day was celebrated on 18th July.
Nelson Mandela International Day 2022: Theme
- The theme for Nelson Mandela International Day 2022 is “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are”, significancing given the geopolitical landscape in eastern Europe and sporadic conflicts in the Horn of Africa, followed by the crisis in Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and various other parts of the world.
Nelson Mandela Day: History
- Mandela to peace and the fight for freedom in November 2009.
- the Assembly adopted the resolution marking the values and dedication to the service of humanity in conflict resolution, race relations, promotion, protection of human rights, fight against poverty, and so on.
- In 2014, The UN General Assembly also accepted the Nelson Mandela Prize to honour the achievements of those who dedicated their lives to humanity.
Who was Nelson Mandela?
- Nelson Mandela was the first people leader of South Africa.
- He was a human rights activist, lawyer, and international promoter of peace.
- He was born on July 18, 1918.
- He was known as Madiba for hailing from the clan of Tembu people,
- He joined the African National Congress.
- Mandela died in 2013 at the age of 95.
- He also received the Nobel Peace Prize in October 1993.
Theme Of Nelson Mandela International Day 2021
- Nelson Mandela International Day has been observed with a theme for that particular year. The theme 2021 for this year is “One Hand Can Feed Another”. Last year’s theme was, “Take Action, Inspire Change”. The theme showed the importance of govt and citizens working together to make a peaceful, sustainable, and equitable world for all.
What UN Secretary-General Said on this day
- On the occasion of Nelson Mandela International Day 2021, UN Secretary-General, António Guterres has said that the day was an “opportunity to reflect on the life and legacy of a legendary global advocate for dignity, equality, justice, and human rights”.
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