The UN paid tribute on Monday to the life and legacy of the first democratically elected President of South Africa, the late Nelson Mandela, whose long walk to freedom during the racist apartheid era inspired people across the planet.
The celebration to mark Nelson Mandela International Day, observed annually on his birthday, 18 July, provides an opportunity for everyone to make a positive contribution by volunteering for 67 minutes - in honour of each year he fought for justice.Mr. Mandela spent nearly three decades in prison for standing up to human rights abuses and severe injustices against black South Africa ns. He died in December 2013.
Mr. Stengel - later US Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs in the Obama administration - recalled that he had to prove his mettle with a man who respected age and experience. "But he was above all a small 'd' democrat," said Mr. Stenghel."He believed in the idea of democracy, believed that democracy was the most effective engine for achieving and eradicating poverty and triumphing over inequity."There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later.
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