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style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Remarks by the President of the General Assembly,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Mr. Dennis Francis,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>at the<\/strong> <strong>Informal meeting of the plenary to observe Nelson Mandela International Day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>15 July 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>[As Delivered]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a 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South Africa, Madiba \u2013 as he was affectionately known \u2013 emerged as a beacon of hope, resistance and, indeed resilience.<\/p>\n<p>His was not just a journey of political struggle, but more so, one of profound triumph and transformation.<\/p>\n<p>A journey that was indeed a \u201cLong Walk to Freedom\u201d \u2013 but achieved because of his resilience, deep compassion for all in pain, and yet his genuine indefatigable will to engage in dialogue despite systemic, systematic, and personal persecution at the hands of the then-apartheid regime in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Madiba is, therefore, recognized and celebrated for spearheading one of the most pivotal and necessary changes of the late 20<sup>th<\/sup> century.<\/p>\n<p>His visionary leadership not only brought an end to apartheid but also continues to resonate and inspire us today \u2013 constantly reminding us that what he stood for then, still stands despite his demise.<\/p>\n<p>His enduring legacy left an indelible mark upon the world \u2013 and is a testament to the profound positive impact of humanity\u2019s good deeds, when we opt to be our best of being.<\/p>\n<p>This is what we precisely need \u2013 more than ever before \u2013 to confront division, hate and prevent the avoidable strife we see in places like the Gaza Strip, Ukraine, Sudan, Haiti and elsewhere around the world.<\/p>\n<p>This year, the theme of Nelson Mandela International Day, \u201c<em>It is still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity<\/em>,\u201d resonates deeply.<\/p>\n<p>Madiba understood that mass poverty and obscene levels of inequality are some of the most wretched and insidious forms of violence that exists.<\/p>\n<p>Especially in a world where excessive opulence obscenely co-exists with abject poverty \u2013 in a world where there is more than enough to distribute equitably around.<\/p>\n<p>Madiba challenged us to recognise that, I quote:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201c<\/em><em>Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of justice. Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Excellencies,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Ladies and Gentlemen, <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Today \u2013 as we reflect on Madiba&#8217;s teachings \u2013 we must recognise that true freedom will never be achieved, so long as poverty indefinitely lingers.<\/p>\n<p>Through our blueprint \u2013 the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development \u2013 we have the opportunity to achieve freedom from fear and want, including eradicating poverty.<\/p>\n<p>But \u2013 with only six years left until 2030 \u2013 we are bound to woefully miss our many goals and targets.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, we cannot continue to turn a blind eye to the millions still trapped in the prisons of poverty, racism, and systemic violence.<\/p>\n<p>It is incumbent upon each and every one of us to act urgently with courage and vision, ensuring that every person&#8217;s basic human rights are respected and upheld \u2013 and embracing our shared humanity and interconnectedness, such as to faithfully honour Madiba\u2019s teachings.<\/p>\n<p>We must translate our words into meaningful action \u2013 because the world, most notably our young people, are hungry not for rhetoric but for real, transformative change.<\/p>\n<p>As I conclude, let me remind that this September, the Summit of the Future will be another unique opportunity to forge a new global consensus \u2013 uniting all of us, governments, and individuals from all corners of the world, to boldly redefine our collective journey and in realizing our shared aspirations towards a brighter, more inclusive, more secure tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p>Let us be the generation that rises to greatness.<\/p>\n<p>Let us all pledge to scrupulously uphold equal respect and treatment for every person \u2013 irrespective of their circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>As long as poverty, injustice, and inequality exist in our world, none of us can rest.<\/p>\n<p>In Madiba\u2019s own words:<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>Do not look the other way; do not hesitate. Recognize that the world is hungry for action, not words. Act with courage and vision<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Let us heed Madiba&#8217;s wise counsel and call to action.<\/p>\n<p>Let us unite across borders and ideologies \u2013 to genuinely build a future where justice and equality prevail.<\/p>\n<p>Let this International Nelson Mandela Day be a catalyst for renewed commitment to eradicating poverty and injustice wherever they may exist.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>I thank you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>* *** *<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Full video<\/strong>: <a 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