Nelson Mandela International Day (NMID)

The Nelson Mandela International Day (NMID) is celebrated every year on July 18 to pay tribute to South Africa’s former president for his values, legacy and contribution to society. The day recognizes Mandela’s values and his dedication to the service of humanity in: conflict resolution; race relations; promotion and protection of human rights; reconciliation; gender ..

Topics: Awards • Freemen of the City of London • Gender equality • Honorary Queen's Counsel • Mandela Day • Nelson Mandela • Orders, decorations, and medals • Saboteurs • South African people • Xhosa people

Nelson Mandela Decade of Peace declared by United Nations

The United Nations (UN) has recently declared the period from 2019 to 2028 as the Nelson Mandela Decade of Peace at the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit in New York on 24 September 2018. UN has called for redoubling efforts to pursue international peace and security, development and human rights. This political declaration was unanimously adopted ..

Topics: Awards • Death of Nelson Mandela • Freemen of the City of London • Honorary Queen's Counsel • Mandela Day • Nelson Mandela • Orders, decorations, and medals • Saboteurs • South African people • Xhosa people

2018 Nelson Mandela International Day (NMID)

The 2018 Nelson Mandela International Day (NMID) marked the 100th birth anniversary of Nelson Mandela, the former South African President & Nobel Peace Prize winner, i.e. on July 18. The Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF) dedicated this year’s Mandela Day to ‘Action Against Poverty’, honouring Nelson Mandela’s leadership and devotion to fighting poverty and promoting social ..

Topics: Apartheid • Awards • Black President • Creative works • English-language films • F. W. de Klerk • Freemen of the City of London • Honorary Queen's Counsel • Mandela • Nelson Mandela • South African people • Xhosa people