The UN, United Nations General Assembly, has unanimously voted to officially adopt an International Mandela Day.
‘Millions of people across the globe came together to give 67 minutes or more of their time in community service, their actions inspired by the lifes work of Nelson Mandela. In turn, the actions of these millions of people, men, women and youth across the globe and from all sectors of society, including heads of state, governments, NGOs and civil society, have inspired us to introduce this draft resolution to the General Assembly,’ a UN representative said.
UN Mandela Day will be on 18 July annually.