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18th July- MANDELA DAY

It is easy to
  break down and destroy.
 The heroes are those
    who make peace and build.
                                   


  •  On 18 July every year, we celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day by making a difference in our communities.

  • The first UN Mandela Day was held on July 18, 2010.


  •  Everyone has the ability and the responsibility to change the world for the better! Mandela Day is an occasion for all to take action and inspire change.

  • Nelson Mandela devoted his life to the service of humanity — as a human rights lawyer, a prisoner of conscience, an international peacemaker and the first democratically elected president of a free South Africa.

  • November 2009 - in recognition of the former South African President’s contribution to the culture of peace and freedom, UN General Assembly declares 18 July "Nelson Mandela International Day.

  • Resolution  recognizes Mandela’s values and his dedication to the service of humanity in: conflict resolution; race relations; promotion and protection of human rights; reconciliation; gender equality and the rights of children and other vulnerable groups; the fight against poverty; the promotion of social justice. 

  • The resolution acknowledges his contribution to the struggle for democracy internationally and the promotion of a culture of peace throughout the world.
TAKE ACTION INSPIRE CHANGE , MAKE EVERY DAY A MANDELA DAY.

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