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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