Nelson Mandela International Day 2023: 18 July

Nelson Mandela International Day 2023: 18 July

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Category : Important Days Published on: July 17 2023

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  • Nelson Mandela day is observed on July 18 every year.
  • The United Nations (UN) had in 2009 declared July 18 as Nelson Mandela Day to honour Nelson Mandela, a South African anti-apartheid activist who served as the first President from 1994 to 1999. 
  • Mandela was the first black head of state and was the first elected President in a fully democratic election in South Africa.
  • The day was first celebrated on July 18, 2010, the 92nd birthday of Mandela, to honour the achievements of the anti-apartheid leader. 
  • To mark the first celebration of Mandela Day, fundraising programs, art exhibitions, and music concerts were organised.
  • This day is also known as ‘46664’ and was originally launched to create awareness about HIV/AIDS.
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