Mandela Day

Nelson Mandela International Day (or Mandela Day) is an international holiday in honor of Nelson Mandela who has contributed for social justice, toleration against racist discrimination, world peace and conflict resolution. It is celebrated each year on 18 July (Mandela's birthday).^[1] The day was officially declared by the United Nations General Assembly in November 2009.^[2]

The first UN Mandela Day was held on 18 July 2010. However, other groups had celebrated Mandela Day the previous year, on 18 July 2009. This was Mandela's 91st birthday. A series of concerts art exhibitions, fundraising and educational events were held. They led up to a concert at Radio City Music Hall.

Mandela Day Media

MONUSCO staff cleaning a section of Goma General Hospital in the DRC on Mandela Day 2012
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References

↑ "Nelson Mandela International Day, July 18, For Freedom, Justice and Democracy". un.org. Retrieved 11 July 2011.
↑ UN gives backing to 'Mandela Day'. BBC News. 11 November 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/8353853.stm. Retrieved 2009-11-16.

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[UN18-1] "Nelson Mandela International Day, July 18, For Freedom, Justice and Democracy". un.org. Retrieved 11 July 2011.

[2] UN gives backing to 'Mandela Day'. BBC News. 11 November 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/8353853.stm. Retrieved 2009-11-16.

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