When is Nelson Mandela International Day?
Tuesday July 18thNelson Mandela International Day is held every year on July 18th, in honor of this anti-apartheid revolutionary, political figure, and activist. People are also encouraged to do their part to make the world a better place by the day.
ack president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela. Mandela was the first black head of state of South Africa. He served as President of the United States from 1994 to 1999. Mandela's leadership concentrated on breaking apartheid. He did so by addressing institutionalized racial discrimination and increasing racial recognition.
Mandela was a member of the African National Congress earlier in life (ANC). Mandela co-founded the ANC's youth league in 1943. He and the ANC pledged to overthrowrown apartheid. Based on a race-based identity, the National Party's white-only government developed the policy of segregation and discrimination based on race and ethnicity.
Mandela was arrested multiple times by the government during the 1950s and unsuccessfully tried him for treason. The court sentenced him to life in 1962 for plotting to overthrowrow the state.'s Mandela served 27 years in jail before being released in 1990 by President F.W. de Klerk.
Mandela remained involved in politics and humanitarian efforts following his presidency. He concentrated on combating hunger and HIV/AIDS through his charity, the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Mandela was considered a controversial figure by many people. Despite this fact, Mandela has been honoured over 250 awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize. Nelson Mandela is regarded as the "Father of the Country" in his home country.
