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.