Nelson Mandela International Day (18 July) 2018 marks 100 years since the birth of Nelson Mandela.
The Centenary is an occasion to reflect on his life and legacy, and to follow his call to “make of the world a better place.”
In that spirit, the commemoration this year continues the focus on “Action Against Poverty”, a campaign led by the Nelson Mandela Foundation to honor Mr. Mandela’s leadership and devotion in fighting poverty and promoting social justice for all.
The International Day also celebrates and promotes Mr. Mandela’s values and dedication to conflict resolution, race relations, reconciliation, gender equality, the rights of children and other vulnerable groups.
In this way, it supports the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – also this year – and its focus on action for equality and dignity.
“Nelson Mandela remains an inspiration to the world “through his example of courage and compassion,” says the UN Secretary-GeneralAntónio Guterres in a message, and his legacy “shows the way” to continue the struggle for equality, dignity and justice.
He reminds me of our PM
Great men
LOL thats funny. The only thing he missing is the time spent in jail. Dont worry it will soon come. He might out do Madiba spend 30. But have hope the Jail time coning.
Watch well how many comments/likes will that article receive. On such an important day like this one, Nelson Mandela Day, 1st. Black President of South Africa, Neither Skerritt’s DLP Gov’t, No Reparation Committeee No Civil Society Orgs., No churches, no Priests, no pastors or bishop, have added their voices to acknowledge the struggles of that noble Black FREEDOM FIGHTER.
Nelson Mandela epitomizes all what Human beings strive for: Equality, Dignity, Freedom and Justice. It was the Brutal apartheid system then… Blacks were tortured, beaten, victimized, jailed, killed by a DICTATORIALhWHite-controlled system of politics, economics and social/cultural affairs. Total control. The Capitalist World, the western countries watched the systematic dehumanization of a people, until the suffering people themselves overturned that system and took back their country.
Today, in Dominica, in particular, Nelson Mandela’s ideals have been scorched by greedy, selfish men.
My hero. A saint/Martyr. One of the greatest yet humblest. A Zulu.