International Nelson Mandela Day is celebrated today to celebrate the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first black president.
Nelson Mandela dedicated his life to the service of humanity as a human rights lawyer, international peacemaker and the first democratically elected president of a free South Africa.
On Mandela Day, people around the world are inspired to take action and make a difference by transforming their communities and making the world a better place to live.
Pakistan–South Africa relations
Nelson Mandela visited Pakistan in 1992 and 1999.
Mandela held Pakistan with deep respect in the context of the struggle for independence and a special kinship with Pakistan as it is one of the few countries that Mandela visited twice.
Mandela Day
The government of Pakistan has conferred the country’s highest civilian honor, the Nishan-e-Pakistan, on the former South African president. The UN system celebrates International Mandela Day on July 18 to remember the great and iconic leader and his legacy.
Nelson Mandela’s best quotes
“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.”
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
“Judge me not by my achievements, but by how many times I’ve fallen and gotten back up.”
