UN declares 18 July Mandela Day
The United Nations has declared 18 July "Nelson Mandela International Day", in recognition of the former South African president's contribution to global peace and freedom.
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The United Nations has declared 18 July "Nelson Mandela International Day", in recognition of the former South African president's contribution to global peace and freedom.
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Nelson Mandela is the driving force behind a global campaign to raise awareness of Aids and funds to fight the pandemic in southern Africa. 
Nelson Mandela is an icon of freedom - and a son, husband, father
and grandfather. Our image gallery pays tribute. 
Mandela's role in fighting apartheid and his ability to steer South Africa through the crisis of its rebirth earned him a world reputation as a statesman and peacemaker. 
How many biographies can one man inspire? The jury's still out on this one: books about Nelson Mandela are a growth industry. Here are snap reviews of some of the classics. 
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