Durban, 18 July 2022 (TDI): Global Peace urges people around the world to make every day a Mandela Day to keep the work and legacy of Nelson Mandela in their hearts and minds.
The message was shared on the occasion of “Mandela Day” 2022, which is observed each year on 18 July to celebrate Nelson Mandela, a great African leader who contributed to South Africa’s freedom.
Happy Nelson Mandela International Day
As we elebrate the Legendary Nelson Mandela International Day, it is a must to make everyday a Mandala Day to keep the works and Legacy of one of the World’s Greatest Leaders in our hearts and minds! #nelson #nelsonmandela @MichalMlynar pic.twitter.com/aw5B9zuj0u— Global Peace (@GlobalPeaceHQ) July 18, 2022
Also read: UN’s message on Mandela Day 2022
About Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela is considered the father of Modern South Africa.
Born as Rolihlahla Mandela in Mvezo, Eastern Cape, in 1918, Mandela started his active participation in politics in 1942, and in 1944 he joined the African National Congress. He was the champion of the fight against Apartheid and the white dominion in South Africa.
He faced many accusations but finally became South Africa’s first president in May 1994.
After his retirement from the presidency in 1998, he decided to focus on Nelson Mandela Child’s Fund, which he had formed in 1995.
Subsequently, he established the Nelson Mandela Foundation and The Mandela Rhodes Foundation.
Mandela’s devotion to Democracy, Equality, and Learning is an inspiration to many people and leaders around the world. He died on 5 December 2013.
Mandela Day:
Nelson Mandela Day or Mandela Day is an annual international day commemorating Nelson Mandela. It is observed each year on July 18, Mandela’s birthday.
The United Nations formally declared Mandela Day in 2009, with the inaugural UN Mandela Day taking place on July 18, 2010.
The theme of Madela Day 2022:
The theme for 2022 Mandela Day is “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” Under the theme, the day will emphasize the problem of food security and climate change.
About Global Peace:
Global Peace is an initiative by ACCORD (African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes), which is a civil society organization working to reduce violence in collaboration with the United Nations (UN), African Union (AU), and Regional Economic Communities (RECs).
ACCORD has impacted policy, trained over 20,000 Africans, and aided in the resolution of nearly all of Africa’s long wars.
Moreover, the ACCORD’s experience in continuing to work to lessen conflicts in Africa illustrates that peace is more than just the absence of violence; it is also the absence of poverty, unemployment, and inequality.
Global Peace has strengthened its vision since its foundation and has acquired the essential strategic assistance to establish Global Peace by using ACCORD’s political capital and worldwide network.
