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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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Multimedia
More Radio Programmes
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Radio Classic stories
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.

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.



