Nelson Mandela International Day (orMandela Day) is an annualinternational day in honour ofNelson Mandela, celebrated each year on 18 July, Mandela's birthday.[1] The day was officially declared by theUnited Nations in November 2009,[2] with the first UN Mandela Day held on 18 July 2010. However, other groups began celebrating Mandela Day on 18 July 2009.
| Nelson Mandela Day | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Official name | Nelson Mandela International Day |
| Date | 18 July |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First time | 2009; 16 years ago (2009) |
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On 27 April 2009, the46664 concerts and theNelson Mandela Foundation invited theglobal community to join them in support of an official Mandela Day.[3] Mandela Day is not meant as apublic holiday, but as a day to honour the legacy of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's former President, and his values, throughvolunteering andcommunity service.[1][4]
Mandela Day is a global call to action that celebrates the idea that each individual has the power totransform the world, the ability to make an impact.
The Mandela Day campaign message is:
- "Nelson Mandela has fought forsocial justice for 67 years. We're asking you to start with 67 minutes."[5]
- "We would be honoured if such a day can serve to bring people together around the world tofight poverty and promotepeace,reconciliation andcultural diversity," according to a statement issued on Mandela's behalf.[6]
To mark the first global celebration of Mandela Day on 18 July 2009, Mandela's 91st birthday, a series of educational, art exhibit, fund-raising and volunteer events leading up to a concert atRadio City Music Hall on 18 July were organised by the 46664 concerts and the Nelson Mandela Foundation.[5] In November 2009, theUnited Nations General Assembly formally declared 18 July to be "Nelson Mandela International Day".[7]
In 2014, the UN General Assembly established theNelson Mandela Prize, an award given every 5 years recognising the achievements of those who dedicated their lives to the service of humanity.[8]
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See also
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edit- ^ab"Nelson Mandela International Day, July 18, For Freedom, Justice and Democracy".un.org. Retrieved11 July 2011.
- ^"Resolution adopted by the General Assembly", General Assembly, United Nations, 1 December 2009.
- ^"The Nelson Mandela Foundation and 46664 call for the establishment of a global 'Mandela Day' – Nelson Mandela Foundation".www.nelsonmandela.org. Retrieved19 July 2018.
- ^"46664 and the Nelson Mandela Foundation Call for Establishment of Global 'Mandela..." Reuters. 27 April 2009. Archived fromthe original on 1 February 2013. Retrieved31 July 2010.
- ^ab"Mandela Day". Mandela Day. Retrieved31 July 2010.
- ^"World urged to mark 'Mandela Day'".BBC News. 27 April 2009. Retrieved1 April 2010.
- ^"UN gives backing to 'Mandela Day'". BBC News. 11 November 2009. Retrieved16 November 2009.
- ^"Nelson Mandela International Day".www.un.org. Retrieved14 December 2020.
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edit- Mandela song:The first Persian song for Mandela composed byProfessor Pezhman Mosleh was appreciated by Foundation ofNelson Mandela. When Mandela was alive, he also has listened it. It was first broadcast bySouth African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) in 2013.