On July 18, Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated, coinciding with the birthday of the South African lawyer, anti-apartheid activist, politician and philanthropist. According to the UN, this day is a good occasion to undertake change in the world in the fight for equality.
In November 2009, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed July 18 as this international day to recognize the activist for his contribution to the culture of peace and freedom.
For this reason, the UN General Assembly recognizes the values of Nelson Mandela and his dedication to the service of humanity through his work in the areas of conflict resolution , interracial relations, the promotion and protection of human rights. , reconciliation, gender equality, the rights of children and other vulnerable groups.
The most outstanding phrases of Nelson Mandela
On Nelson Mandela International Day we highlight some of his quotes and phrases that explain this important fight that continues to exist today.
There can be no more intense revelation of the soul of a society than the way its children are treated.
Education is the great engine of personal development. It is through education that the daughter of a peasant can become a doctor, the son of a miner can become the head of the mine, or the son of farm workers can become president of a great nation.
When we let our light shine, we subconsciously give others permission to do the same.
Only free men can trade (…). Your freedom and mine cannot be separated.
There was no particular day in which I said “from now on I will dedicate myself to the liberation of my people.” Instead, I found myself doing it and couldn’t stop doing it.
To be free is not only to untie one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.
Sport has the power to transform the world. It has the power to inspire, to bring people together like few other things. It has more capacity than governments to break down racial barriers.
Death is inevitable. When a man has done what he believed necessary for his people and his country, he can rest in peace. I believe that I have fulfilled that duty, and for that reason I will rest for eternity.
