Nelson Mandela International Day
Nelson Mandela International Day (or Mandela Day) is an annual
international day in honour of Nelson
Mandela, celebrated each year on 18 July, Mandela's birthday. It was
officially declared by the United
Nations in November 2009 with the first UN Mandela Day held on 18
July 2010. However, other groups began celebrating Mandela Day on 18 July 2009.
The Mandela Day campaign message is:
"Nelson
Mandela has fought for social justice for 67 years. We're asking you to start
with 67 minutes." "We would
be honoured if such a day can serve to bring together people around the world
to fight poverty and promote peace, reconciliation and cultural
diversity," according to a statement issued on Mandela's behalf
To mark the first global celebration of Mandela Day on 18
July 2009, Mandela's 91st birthday, a series of educational, art exhibit,
fund-raising and volunteer events leading up to a concert at Radio City Music
Hall on 18 July were organised by the 46664 concerts and the Nelson Mandela
Foundation. In November 2009, the United Nations General Assembly formally
declared 18 July to be "Nelson Mandela International Day"
It is easy to break down and destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build.- Nelson Mandela
On this day, we pay tribute to an
extraordinary global advocate for dignity and equality, and one of the most
iconic and inspirational leaders of our time. Nelson Mandela exemplified
courage, compassion and commitment to freedom, peace and social justice.
He lived by these principles and was prepared to sacrifice his liberty
and even his life for them.
Nelson Mandela’s calls for social
cohesion and an end to racism are particularly relevant today, with hate speech
casting a growing shadow around the world. As we work collectively for
peace, stability, sustainable development and human rights for all, we would be
well served to recall the example set by Nelson Mandela.
Our best tribute is found in
actions. Nelson Mandela’s message to the world is clear. Every one
of us can step up and act for enduring change. We all have the duty to do
so. On this day of reflection on Nelson Mandela’s life and work, let us
embrace his legacy and aspire to emulate his example.
António Guterres (UN SECRETARY
GENERAL)
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