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The prize is conferred on individuals or institutions for outstanding contribution to Third World development. The prize was accepted by Oliver Tambo in 1986.

Ludovic-Trarieux International Human Rights Prize from the Human Rights Institute of The Bar of Bordeaux

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29 March 1985

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Zindzi Mandela accepted the prize on behalf of her father

Certificate from Mercury Gold International

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13 August 1985

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate from Mercure d'Or International (Mercury Gold International) bestowed on Mr. Mandela during their conference in Brazzaville, Congo

Mercure de Or International

International Golden Mercury from International and Mantion Comittee of Mercure de Or

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13 August 1985

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Alfonso Comin Foundation Peace Award accepted on behalf of Mandela by family and an ANC representative in Europe

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1986

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The award is granted to individuals or groups of people who have been prominent in their struggle for justice, freedom, peace and human rights,

International Peace and Freedom Award presented by the Workers' International Centre, Stockholm Sweden

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1986

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

W. E. B. Du Bois International Medal by the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP) for his fight against apartheid

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21 July 1986

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela was able to accept this award in July 1993 when attending a fund-raising meeting with the NAACP

Bremen Solidarity Prize acknowledging those who fight for freedom in the world

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1988

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought by the European Parliament to honour individuals or organisations for their efforts on behalf of human rights and fundamental freedoms and against oppression and injustice

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1 December 1988

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The award is also referred to as the Human Rights Prize

Baba Saheb Dr B R Ambedkar International Award in recognition of literacy, social and cultural services rendered by Mandela through his prolific works providing guidance to the down-trodden people of India from the Bharatiya Dalit Academy

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6 December 1988

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights by the High Commisioner for Human Rights

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10 December 1988

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

This fourth Award, on the occassion of the 40th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was bestowed on Nelson and Winnie Mandela, amongst others

Al Gaddafi Prize for Human Rights from the International Popular Committee of the Gaddafi Prize for Human Rights

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1989-05-30

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferred upon Mr Mandela for defending human rights, protecting the causes of freedom and supporting peace everywhere in the world, Libya

International Popular Committee of Gaddafi Prize for Human Rights

International Peace Award of the Tipperary Peace Convention

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1989

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Nelson Mandela receiving the 1989 Chipperary Peace Prize presented by Chairman Joe Quinn with Taoiseach Charlie Haughey.

Plaque presented by the Detroit Lawyers Guild

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1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

International Lenin Prize for Strengthening Peace Among Peoples was awarded to Mandela in 1962 but due to his imprisonment he could only accept the prize in 2002

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May 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award from the Union of African Journalists

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May 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Scroll of honor from Southern Transvaal African Chamber of Commerce in recognition of his contribution to the abolition of apartheid

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27 June 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

13th Annual Equal Justice Award from the National Bar Association

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3 August 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award naming Mr Mandela a Pioneer of Civil and Human Rights from the National Conference of Black Lawyers

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4 October 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Jamnalal Bajaj Birth Centenary Award to Dr Nelson Mandela from the Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation

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18 October 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Governor’s Award to Nelson Mandela in appreciation for anti-apartheid and world peace from Lions International District 323

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18 October 1990

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Elija Barayis Award from COSATU presented to Mandela for his outstanding leadership and service on the occasion of the 15th Anniversary of COSATU

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1 December 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Felix Houphouet-Boigny Peace Prize was awarded to Mr Mandela and President F W de Klerk in 1991 by UNESCO

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1991

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

South African Railways and Harbour Workers' Union (SARHWU) plaque presented on the occasion of the union's 3rd National Congress

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February 1991

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

SARHWU has merged with the Transport and General Workers' Union to form SATAWU in 2000

Citizen title of Zumbi dos Palmares from the Centre for the Study of Black Culture in Vitoria, Brazil

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August 1991

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the citizen title Zumbi Dos Palmares upon Mr Mandela from the Centre of the Study of Black Culture in Vitoria, Brazil. Citizen Zumbi dos Palmares (1655-1695) was the last of the leaders of the Quilombo (fugitive slave settlements) of Palmares in the present-day state of Alagoas

Centre of the Study of Black Culture

Honour of Conselho of the Bar Association of Brazil for his ceaseless fight against social injustice and Apartheid

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1 August 1991

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Annual Awards Dinner from the African American Institute

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1992

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferred upon Mr Mandela at the Annual Awards Dinner in 1992

African American Institute

Special Prize of the Carter-Menil Human Rights Foundation for his extraordinary commitment to freedom was unexpectedly bestowed on Mandela after his speech during the annual award ceremony in Houston

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1992

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Isitwalandwe Award from the African National Congress (ANC), the highest award from the ANC

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1992

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferred upon Mr Mandela at the Annual Awards Dinner from the African American Institute

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1992

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Bronze statue "Serving humanity in the face of adversity" from Canadian workers in recognition of his courageous struggle and lifelong commitment to social justice, freedom and human dignity

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June 1992

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Merit Award presented by the National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NAFCOC) at their 28th annual conference for his devoted leadership and life-long dedication to the struggle for liberty in South Africa

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27 July 1992

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Prince of Asturias Award from Prince of Asturias Foundation

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31 October 1992

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Spirit of Liberty Award at the People for the American Way award ceremony

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8 November 1992

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Volunteer Minister Award from the Church of Scientology International

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1993

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

America's Heritage and Freedom Award

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1993

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Person of the Year 1993 by Time Magazine together with Yasser Arafat and Yitzhak Rabin

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1993

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award acknowledging Mr Mandela's support and helping those who are disabled and disadvantaged in South Africa from the Viva Trust

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1993

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

1993 International Activist Award from the Gleitsman Foundation

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12 May 1993

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The award was established to honour individuals in the international community who have inspired change and motivated others in the realm of social activism

Flame of Distinction Award was presented by New Nation and Engen for his achievements

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3 June 1993

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International Professional Human Being (PHB) awards the Honorary Title of "Professional Human Being" to Mandela,

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11 June 1993

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Liberty Medal Award by the National Constitution Centre, together with President FW de Klerk

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4 July 1993

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The award is given to men and women of courage and conviction who have strived to secure the blessings of liberty to people the world over. Presented by President Clinton, Philadelphia.

International Apostolic Humanitarian Award from the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith for his heroic struggle against injustice and persecution

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15 September 1993

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Inaugural J

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1 October 1993

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

William Fulbright Prize for International Understanding from the Fulbright Association recognising individuals who have made extraordinary contributions toward bringing peoples, cultures, or nations to greater understanding of others

Recognition of his leadership qualities certificate on the occasion of Mandela's visit to the Transkei (now part of the Eastern Cape) in 1993 from the Chairman of the Military Council Major General HR Holomisa