Nelson Mandela
For anden gang fejres den internationale Nelson Mandela-dag. I
den anledning opfordrer FN's generalsekretær alle, til at yde 67
minutters frivilligt arbejde.
THE UN SECRETARY-GENERAL:
MESSAGE ON NELSON MANDELA INTERNATIONAL DAY
18 July 2011
Everybody remembers - and, indeed, needs - an inspirational
figure who has played a signal role in their lives. Nelson
Mandela has been that role model for countless people around the
world.
Nelson Mandela has been a lawyer and a freedom fighter, a
political prisoner, a peacemaker and president. A healer of
nations and a mentor to generations, Nelson Mandela - or Madiba as
he is affectionately known by millions - is a living symbol of
wisdom, courage and integrity.
As we celebrate his 93rd birthday and this second
Nelson Mandela International Day, I join with the Nelson Mandela
Foundation in encouraging people around the globe to perform 67
minutes of public service on Mandela Day - one minute for every
year of Mandela's own service to humanity.
Nelson Mandela himself once said: "We can change the world and
make it a better place. It is in your hands to make a
difference." Let us embrace this message. Tutor a
child. Feed the hungry. Volunteer your time at a local
hospital or community centre. Make the world a better
place.
Together, the best way we can thank Nelson Mandela for his work
is by taking action for others and inspiring change.
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