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The Lekoa-Vaal Metropolitan Council bestowed the Freedom of the Vaal in 1999 to the honourable statesman; as an expression of gratitude for recognising our martyred heroes and heroines’ that impacted on the overall struggle for Democracy in South Africa.

Honorary Companion of the Order of Australia, Canberra

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9 June 1999

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Presented with the insignia of the order by Australian Prime Minister John Howard in Tshwane

Certificate of Appreciation from the Reach for a Dream Foundation

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4 October 1999

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Certificate of appreciation presented to Mr Mandela, South Africa

Reach for a Dream Foundation

Congressional Recognition of the Congress of Texas for Lifetime Achievements

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26 October 1999

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Freedom of the City of Lydenburg

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3 November 1999

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Freedom of the City of Lydenburg, South Africa

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3 November 1999

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Award conferring the Freedom of Lydenburg from the Lydenberg Transitional Local Council, South Africa

Lydenburg Transitional Local Council

Proclamation declaring December 6 -12 1999 as Nelson Mandela and Graca Machel Week in Seattle "and urge everyone to celebrate the realseof this great human rights leader and continue working toward the day when every person - regardless of race, creed, sex or nationalisty - enjoys true freedom and dignity"

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6 December 1999

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Proclomation from King County that 8-10 December 1999 are "Nelson Mandela and Graca Machel Days"

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8 December 1999

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Man for the Millennium from the students of Seattle Public Schools

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8 December 1999

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Award for Man for the Millenimum, presented to Nelson Mandela by the Students of Seattle Public Schools, USA

Seattle Public Schools

Rotary Man of the Millenium Award from Rotary International District 3300

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31 December 1999

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Award naming Mr Mandela Rotary Man of the Year for his inspiration, perseverence, steadfastness, righteousness, and leadership from Rotary International District 3300 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Rotary International District 3300

Certificate of a joint resolution to honour Nelson Mandela by the State of Maine

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2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate welcoming Mr Mandela to Louisiana and recognizing his contributions to the world from US Senator Mary L

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2000

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Campania Award for Peace and Human Rights

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2000

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Gandhi Peace Prize 2000

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2000

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Highest civilian order from the Government of India given to Dr. Nelson Mandela to pay tribute to an unusual international hero in the Gandhian mould

Government of India

Award presented to Mr Mandela in recognition of his outstanding contribution towards the development of Greater Johannesburg by the Mayor of the city

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2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The MESAB Service Award presented to Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, whose courage, vision and generosity of spirit insprires the world

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28/02/2000

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From the Medical Education for South African Blacks (MESAB). MESAB operated from 1985 to 2007

MeSAB

Appreciation from the Council of Arab Ambassadors in the Republic of South Africa

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29 March 2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award presented to Mr Mandela from the The Council of Arab Ambassadors Republic of South Africa

Arab Ambassadors in Republic of South Africa

Receives a certificate appointing Mandela as Honorary Queen's Counsel from the British House of Lords, and signed by Queen Elizabeth II

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3 May 2000

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Certificate appointing Mandela as an Honorary Queen's Counsel by Queen Elizabeth II, UK

Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom

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3 May 2000

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Freedom of the City of Baton Rouge in the USA

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11 May 2000

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Recognition from the State of Louisiana

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12 May 2000

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Award recognizing Mr Mandela's many achievements/contributions to the world from US Senator for Louisiana, John Breaux, USA

State of Louisiana

Distinguished International Visitor by the International House, New York City

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15 May 2000

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Award naming Mr Mandela as International House's Distinguished International Visitor to deliver their 75th Anniversary Address in their series Millennial Changes -Global Perspectives, USA

Board of Trustees of International House

Honorary Citizenship of the City of Sao Bernardo, Brazil.

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29 May 2000

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Certificates conferring honorary citizenship of Sao Bernardo, Brazil to Mr Mandela

Camara Municipal de Sao Bernardo do Campo

Most Distinguished African of the Year Award from the Pan-African Broadcasting and Achievement awards

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1 October 2000

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Maiden award from the Pan-African Broadcasting and Achievement awards (PABHA)

PABHA

Appreciation from the Amalgamated Beverage Industries. Ltd.

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November 2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award given to Mr Mandela in appreciation for his precious time, South Africa

Amalgamated Beverage Industries, Ltd.

Merit of Gold for his service to Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) from the Minister of Defense

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2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate saluting Mr Mandela's outstanding liftime achievements from Miami-Dade County, Office of the Mayor

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2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Life Time Award from the First Soweto Awards which honours people coming from Soweto

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24 February 2001

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Gandhi Peace Prize for 2000

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16 March 2001

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India’s highest international civilian award awarded jointly to Mr Mandela and the Grameen Bank of Bangladesh

World Social Order from the Isodore Bakanja Foundation

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24 April 2001

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World Social Order from the Isodore Bakanja Foundation - Peace - Love - Sharing, Congo

Isidore Bakanja Foundation

Honorary Freeman of the City of Leeds as part of the celebrations marking the seventh anniversary of the end of apartheid

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30 April 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela also rededicated the city's Mandela Garden, which first opened in 1983 in support of South Africa's struggle for equality

The Presidency of the Regional Council of Campania for his efforts to bring about peace and a constant affirmation of Human Rights

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2 June 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Napels Municipality

Presidency of the Regional Council of Campania for his efforts to bring about peace and a constant affirmation of Human Rights from Napels municipality in Italy

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2 June 2001

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First King Shaka Award in recognition of bravery

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25 July 2001

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Mandela could not attend the official presentation night at Gold Reef City in July and he received the award from King Goodwill Zwelithini during a ceremony at his home in Johannesburg

Icon of the Century Award at the first Metropolitan Eastern Cape Awards ceremony

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13 October 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Citizenship of Maryland conferred by the Governor, Parris N

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14 November 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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Honorary Citizenship of Canada by Prime Minister Jean Chretien during a ceremony at Ottawa's Museum of Civilization

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19 November 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

It is the first time in history that the distinction has been given to a living person

Recognitions of Global Leadership from Skandia

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27 November 2001

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Plaque awarded to Mr Mandela in recognition of global leadership, outstanding courage and achievement from Skandia, Sweden

Skandia

Honorary Citizen of Cesena

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2002

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Awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal from Canada

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2002

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National Decoration of the Islamic Republic of Iran

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2002

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National Order of the Lion of Malawi

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2002

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The King Abdulaziz Order for his dedicated efforts, co-operation and outstanding work from the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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February 2002

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Certificate for his outstanding achievement from King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

King Abdulaziz Order for his dedicated efforts, co-operation and outstanding work from King of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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February 2002

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Mankind is our Business Award from Rotary District 9210 in Malawi

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May 2002

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Presented to Dr. Nelson Mandela, the greatest son of Africa, Malawi

Rotary District 9210

Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States' highest civilian award, by George W Bush, Washington

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9 May 2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of the Lion from Malawi

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22 May 2002

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Award conferring the Order of the Lion of Malawi upon Mr Mandela by Dr. Bakili Muluzi, President of Malawi

Muluzi, Bakili Elson

Four Freedoms Award from the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute

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8 June 2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate awarding the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Freedom Medal to Mr Mandela from the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute, USA

Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute

First International Prize for Democracy from the City of Athens under the auspices of UNESCO

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21 September 2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of Mapungubwe, Platinum

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10 December 2002

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One of South Africa's National Orders. Awarded to Mandela for his exceptional and unequalled contribution to the liberation struggle, national reconciliation and nation-building in South Africa, and for his unwavering commitment to peace and justice in the world. Presented by President Thabo Mbeki. Mandela was the first recipient of the order in the Platinum class.

Man of the Year Award from the American Biographical Institute

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2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate proclaiming that Mr. Mandela was selected for Man of the Year, 2003, by the American Biographical Institute, USA

American Biographical Institute

First Foundation Award 2002 from the Bharati Foundation Trust

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26 January 2003

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Plaque conferring First Foundation Award to Dr. Nelson Mandela for world peace and humanism, Bharati Foundation Trust, Bhubaneswar, India

Bharati Foundation Trust

Harvest Celebration 1659-2003 honour from KWV

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1 February 2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award presented to Mr Mandela in honour of his leadership and contribution in opening world markets for South African wine - KWV

KWV Board of Directors

Award for Outstanding Literary Work from the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP), the oldest civil rights organisation in the United States

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7 May 2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The award is for the book 'Madiba's Favourite Folktales', a collection of stories Mr Mandela admired

Appreciation from the Special Olympics 2003 Global Youth Summit

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20 June 2003

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Award presented to Mr Mandela for his valuable support during the Special Olympics 2003 Global Youth Summit, Special Olympics Committee, USA

Special Olympics Committee

South Africa Special Forces Brigade honour

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18 July 2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Medal from the South Africa Special Forces Brigade to Nelson Mandela - 18 July 2003, South Africa

South Africa Special Forces Brigade

Order of Grand Admiral from the Guiderar Institute for Applied Social Research

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29 July 2003

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Certificate granting Mr Mandela the Order of the Grand Admiral from the Instituto Guiderar de Investigaciones Sociales Aplicadas, Madrid, Spain

Instituto Guiderar de Investigationes Sociales Aplicadas

Appreciation from the 5th International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Parks Congress2003

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September 2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award presented to Mr Mandela in appreciation of his vision, energy, and commitment towards safeguarding the World's protected areas and with gratitute for his role as Patron and Supporter of the 2003 5th World Parks Congress, Switzerland

IUCN

Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of St John from Queen Elizabeth II

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2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award presented to Mr Mandela on the occasion of his visit to Trinidad and Tobago from the President of the Rebublic

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2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of Disa: Commander from the Western Cape Government

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2004

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South Africa's Most Popular Personality First Place from the Sunday Times and Markinor Top Brands Awards 2004

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2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award naming Mr Mandela as the first place winner in the 2004 Sunday Times and Markinor Top Brands South Africa's Most Popular Personality Award, South Africa

Sunday Times and Markinor

Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of St John from the Queen of Great Brittain

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2004

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Order of St John from the United Kingdom

Queen of United Kingdom

Medalla Veraruz 2003 for International Development from the City of Veracruz

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2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Perspex key on plastic and marble base

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11 February 2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Plaque reads: This is the District Apartheid once destroyed. Mandela was the first foreigner to receive it. Mandela was the first foreigner to receive it. This is the District recaptured with sadness and joy. Honorary residency bestowed on Comrade Mandela on 11 February 2004.

Award from the Congress of the Republic of the Philippines House of Representatives

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25 March 2004

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Award conferring the Congressional Medal of Achievement to Mr Mandela, Philippines

Congress of the Republic of the Philippines House of Representatives

Congressional Medal of Achievement conferred on Mr Mandela from the Congress of the Republic of the Phillipines House of Representatives

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25 March 2004

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Special Welcome and Appreciation from the South African Embassy in Bangkok for Ten years of Freedom

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July 2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award presented to Mr Mandela in welcome and appreciation in 2004, SA Embassy, Bangkok, Thailand

South African Embassy Bangkok

Honorary Freedom of the City of Johannesburg conferred to Mr Mandela at a ceremony in Orlando, Soweto

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23 July 2004

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Honorary Freedom of the City of Johannesburg, South Africa

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23 July 2004

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Certificate conferring Honorary Freedom of the City of Johannesburg upon Mr Mandela, South Africa

City of Johannesburg

Greatest Legend and Hero of Our Time recognition from the Eastern Cape Province Legislature

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27 July 2004

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Award of recognition conferred to Mr Mandela by the Vice Foreign Minister for Africa of Venezuela, Dr Reinaldo Bolivar

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2005

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Royal Traditional Title of Okofo (Warrior) of the Asanteman Council to Mr Mandela by HE Otumfuo Osei Tutu II of Ghana during a visit to Johannesburg

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21 April 2005

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Royal Traditional Title of Okofo (Warrior) from the Asante King in Ghana

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21 April 2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate conferring the Royal Traditional Title of OKOFO, which means Warrior, upon Mr Mandela from the Asante King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on behalf of the Asante People, Ghana

King Otumfuo Osei Tutu

Millennium Award conferred to Mr Mandela by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation,

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16 May 2005

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The Millennium Award presented by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

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May 16 2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

To the Honorable Nelson Mandela by the Honorable William J Jeffersonm Chairman

Congressional Black Caucus

Honorary Citizenship of the City of Tromso

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11 June 2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Freedom of the City of Salford

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30 November 2005

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Freedom of the City of Bristol City Council

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2006

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Peace Connection 2006 Award from the Bosnia and Herzegovina Center for Peace and Multi-ethnic Cooperation, Mostar

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2006

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

"Peace Connection 2006" Mostar Trophy awarded to Mr Mandela, Bosnia and Herzegowina. The award is given every year in conjunction with the anniversary of the reconstruction of Mostar's Old Bridge to honour people from different walks of life who have contributed to peace and multi-ethnic cooperation.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Center for Peace and Miltiethnic Cooperation Mostar

Human Dignity Award from the Association of European Parliamentarians with Africa (AWEPA) in honour of his lifelong dedication to the rights and dignity of others

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2007

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Honorary Citizen of City of Belgrade for his huge humanitarian past and contribitions to mankind

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2007

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership to Nelson Mandela - Honorary Laureate from the Mo Ibrahim Foundation

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2007

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mo Ibrahim Foundation

Freedom of the City of Tshwane

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2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of the Stara Planini First Degree from the government of Bulgaria

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12 June 2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award presented to Mr Mandela for his contribution to freedom and human rights, the fight against the regime of apartheid, and for the peaceful transition and establishment of democratic governance in the Republic of South Africa, Bulgaria

Republic of Bulgaria

Democratic Leadership Award from the Club of Madrid

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15 December 2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Club of Madrid Democratic Leadership Award to Nelson Mandela, Spain

Club of Madrid

India Leadership Conclave 2009

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2009

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferred upon Mr Mandela for serving as a speaker at the India Leadership Conclave 2009: Dr. Nelson R. Mandela, Founder of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, India

India Leadership Conclave 2009

Palestine Freedom of the City Key from Nablus honouring Mr Mandela for devoting himself to and defending oppressed peoples

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2009

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of the Starra Planini

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7 July 2009

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Received by Achmat Dangor, CEO of Nelson Mandela Foundation from Ambassador Volodya Neykov on behalf of Nelson Mandela for his contribution to freedom and human rights, the fight against the regime of apartheid

Freedom of the City of Nablus, Palestine