Nelson Mandela International Day 2021: Today is an opportunity for everyone to renew their commitment to values that inspire Mandela.
Nelson Mandela’s international day, also known as Mandela’s day, was observed every year on July 18 to mark the birth alert of the former South African president. Today is an opportunity for everyone to renew their commitment to values that inspire Mandela.
Nelson Mandela’s International Day History
Today was first celebrated on July 18, 2010, after the United Nations in November 2009 officially stated Nelson Mandela’s international day. Initially, today is the idea of Mandela to celebrate her birthday as Mandela’s day. On his 90th birthday, Mandela said, “It’s time for a new hand to lift the burden. It’s in your hands now.” However, there are several groups that began celebrating today starting July 18, 2009.
In 2014, the UN General Assembly introduced Nelson Mandela’s prize, award that recognized their achievements that dedicated their lives with humanitarian services.
Nelson Mandela International Day Significance 2021
Nelson Mandela International Day is intended to respect Mandela’s major inheritance and its values through community services and volunteers. Today also celebrates the campaign known as ‘46664’, Robben Island Prison Number, which was originally launched to create awareness about HIV and AIDS.
Today, people are expected to pay attention to serious problems that occur throughout the world and warn those who influence peace, security and state welfare.
Nelson Mandela International Day 2021 theme
The theme for Nelson Mandela’s international day this year is “one hand can feed the other.”
Today is celebrated by organizations working for violence against women, genocide and crime and who gather to notify people about this problem.
