What is Nelson Mandela International Day?
Nelson Mandela International Day, every year on July 18th, honors this anti-apartheid explorer, political king, and activist. People are also encouraged to do their part to make the world a better place by the day.
Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black head of state, was Nelson Mandela. He served as President of the United States from 1994 to 1999. Mandela's leadership concentrated on destroying apartheid. He did so by combating institutionalized bigotry and increasing racial respect.
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 have pledged to overthrowrown apartheid. The National Party's white-only government introduced the policy of segregation and discrimination based on race and ethnicity, which was unveiled as apartheid.
Mandela was arrested multiple times by the government throughout the 1950s and unsuccessfully tried him for treason. The court sentenced him to life in 1962 for plotting to overthrowrow the state. Mandela served 27 years in jail before being released in 1990 by President F.W. de Klerk.
Mandela remained involved in politics and humanitarian causes after his presidency. He concentrated on combating poverty and HIV/AIDS through his foundation, the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Mandela was regarded as a controversial figure by many people. Despite this fact, Mandela has been given over 250 awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize. Nelson Mandela is regarded as "Father of the Country" in his home country.
