Nelson Mandela Day 2025: History, Significance And 10 Quotes That Inspire Change
Nelson Mandela International Day honours the remarkable legacy of the South African leader. Mandela, who led a peaceful and resilient protest against the oppressive apartheid regime, was a picture of South Africa's brave movement against colour bias and injustice.
He became South Africa's first democratically elected president from 1994 to 1999 . Mandela's courageous 27-year jail struggle and journey of upholding human rights, standing up for social justice and equality continue to inspire the world.
Nelson Mandela International Day: History
In 2009, the United Nations decided to mark July 18 as the Nelson Mandela International Day to celebrate the 67 years of Mandela's public service and unwavering commitment towards establishing freedom, justice and human rights in the rainbow nation that had a history of inhuman racial discrimination against the black Africans.
Mandela, who led a peaceful and resilient protest against the inhumane white narcissistic regime, was a great activist and became South Africa's first democratically elected president.
Nelson Mandela International Day 2025: A Message Of Peace
The Nelson Mandela International Day is used as a means to spread the message of peace, reconciliation and equality across the globe.
On 27 April 2009, the 46664 concerts and the Nelson Mandela Foundation invited the global community to join hands in officially establishing a Mandela Day to honour the great politician.
It is not meant as a public holiday in South Africa or anywhere in the world, but a day to remember Mandela and imbibe his qualities through contributions in noble causes for community service, echoing the message: one man can make a difference.
Nelson Mandela International Day 2025: Quotes
'Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
'It always seems impossible until it's done."
'Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again."
'A winner is a dreamer who never gives up."
'I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."
'What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others."
'To be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others."
'Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies."
'Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do."
'Man's goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished."
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