We were expected to destroy one another and ourselves collectively in the worst racial conflagration. Instead, we as a people chose the path of negotiation, compromise and peaceful settlement. Instead of hatred and revenge we chose reconciliation and nation-building. - Nelson Mandela

Main Documents

  • — declares July 18 Nelson Mandela International Day
  • — establishes the Mandela Prize
  • — statute of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize
  • —extends the scope of Mandela Day to be utilized in promoting humane conditions of imprisonment
  • —decision to convene a high-level plenary meeting focusing on global peace, to be known as the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit

 

 

 

 

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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Videos

Montage of some of Mandela's appearances at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ with accompanying speech excerpts in honor of the first commemorative Nelson Mandela International Day.

United Nations — Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Messenger of Peace Stevie Wonder shared a new song on Nelson Mandela International Day. The Day is about devoting at least 67 minutes to helping others.

Documentary about Nelson Mandela and his legacy — Nelson Mandela Foundation.

"If I had my time over I would do the same again, so would any man who dares call himself a man."

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