On 18 July, you are invited to give 67 minutes to help others as a way to celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day.
This year brings Nelson Mandela‘s 94th birthday. To mark the occasion, the UN joins a call by the Nelson Mandela Foundation to devote 67 minutes of time to helping others.
For 67 years Nelson Mandela devoted his life to the service of humanity — as a human rights lawyer, a prisoner of conscience, an international peacemaker and the first democratically elected president of a free South Africa.
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In November 2009, the UN General Assembly declared 18 July of each year to be “Nelson Mandela International Day.” The day recognizes the former South African President’s contribution to the culture of peace and freedom.
Giving thanks for Nelson Mandela’s life and witness, may we follow his example on 18 July – and may we make every day a Mandela day when we serve one another.