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The largest cable-stayed bridge in South Africa (284m). Links the cultural precinct of Newtown with other key areas identified in the inner city renewal project of the City of Johannesburg. The bridge was opened by Nelson Mandela in 2003. It won an award for outstanding civil engineering achievement by the South African Institute of Civil Engineers (SAICE).

Nelson Mandela Bridge in the City of Zoetermeer

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18 January 1991

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Mandela Bridge in the City of Utrecht

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6 March 1990

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Nelson Mandela Square in Massy, Paris

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20 June 2016

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Square in the neighbourhood of Lavapies, Madrid has een named after Nelson Mandela

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Nelson Mandela Space in Annoueullin

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13 July 2015

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Landfill site in Georgetown is named after Mandela

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''Peace Bench" at the UN Plaza unveiled in honour of Nelson Mandela

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2019-07-18

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As a symbol of diplomacy and dialogue, the installation pays tribute to Nelson Mandela and his efforts to bring people together to find effective solutions for peace. The installation will remain at the Headquarters’ plaza through September 2018, when the plan is to transfer it to Oslo and a permanent location near the Nobel Peace Center and the Oslo City Hall.

Mandela Memorial was unveiled in Madeira

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2018-07-19

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Award honouring Mr Mandela for epitomising the values of Ubuntu from the National Heritage Council of South Africa

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2006

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Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the National Association of African Journalists

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2005

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Nelson Mandela was Goodwill Ambassador for UNESCO from 22 June 2005 till 30 June 2006

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22 June 2005

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UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation in recognition of his outstanding leadership in the fight against apartheid and racial discrimination, in South Africa and worldwide, his dedication to reconciliation between different communities, his unfailing commitment to democracy, equality and learning,

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12 July 2005

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Mr. Mandela and Mr. FW de Klerk received the Gandhi, King, Ikeda Community Builders Prize. The Prize is given in recognition of current efforts toward building peace in our world’s communities; from the Gandhi Institute for Reconciliation.

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3 April 2004

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Mandela and Mr FW de Klerk received the Gandhi, King, Ikeda Community Builders Prize. The Prize is given in recognition of current efforts toward building peace in our world’s communities; from the Gandhi Institute for Reconciliation

Africa Elephant Award in recognition of his outstanding service to scouting in South Africa from the Africa Scout Committee

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23 April 2004

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It is the highest and only award given by the Committee

Franklin D Roosevelt Four Freedoms Award, created to honour individuals and institutions whose work gave special meaning to the freedom of speech and religion, Middelburg, The Netherlands

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8 June 2002

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Award recognizing Mr Mandela's dedication to the Rambam Charitable Trust's ideals and principles

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2001

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National Human Rights Award for Lifetime Achievement from the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) for outstanding contribution in the promotion and protection of human rights

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10 December 2001

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Recognition and apprecitation award presented to Mr Mandela for his devoted and immeasurable service to humanity in South Africa from the Educational International Africa Region and the All Africa Teachers Organisation

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2001

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Award presented to Mr Mandela in recognition of his contribution to the 7th Annual Summit from the Emirates International Forum

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2000

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Award for Human Values from Guru Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder and President of the Art of Living Foundation

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7 June 1998

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Head of State Award from the International Association of Lions Club as well as the President's Appreciation Award

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1997

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Indira Gandhi Award for International Justice and Harmony from Indian Council of World Affairs

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11 January 1996

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The award was received by Justice Minister Dullah Omar and presented by H S Josh in New Delhi

Protea Award from the Gild Guides South Africa

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17 September 1996

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Peace Medal from the World Alliance for Peace

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24 October 1995

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Plaque with a piece of iron presented to Nelson Mandela by Gun Free South Africa melted at Iscor in Tshwane

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27 April 1995

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Global Peace Friendship Award from Peace Boat

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27 January 1995

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Gold Medal "The State President Dr Nelson Mandela 1994" presented by Ranjit Ramnarain on behalf of the Hindu Community Centre

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1994

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Arthur A Houghton Star Crystal Award for Excellence from the African-American Institute during their Annual Awards Dinner

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6 October 1994

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1993 International Activist Award from the Gleitsman Foundation

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12 May 1993

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

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

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8 November 1992

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Citizen title of Zumbi Dos Palmares by the Study Centre for Black Culture

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August 1991

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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

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

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Framed certificate by the Institute of Municipal Personnel Practitioners of Southern Africa (IMPSA), Bloemfontein

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Human Rights Medal of Honour from the South African Medical Association (SAMA)

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Medal from the Japanese National Press Club

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Extraordinary Leadership Award from the Black Management Forum

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Award presented by the Vivekananda International Foundation

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Global Statesman and World Leader Award from the Africa Leadership Congress

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2010-09-22

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Awarded to Mr. Mandela during the launch of the Africa Leadership Congress in Washington DC, USA

Africa Leadership Congress

Recipient of the Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Award from the New York Association of Black Psychologists

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21 August 1994

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Framed Certificate from Masakhane Project

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Lifetime Achievement Award from the Mining Lekgotla organised by the Chamber of Mines of South Africa (CoMSA) bestowed upon Mr. Mandela to acknowledge his iconic eminence.

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7 June 2012

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Mandela to acknowledge his iconic eminence

Grammy Award for Branding confirmed on Mr Mandela as Father of Anti-Apartheid & First President of Multiracial Democracy in South Africa 2012

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31 May 2012

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A Lifetime Achievement Award from the Asia Pacific Brands Foundation (APBF)

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

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2004

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Award from the Afrikaanse Handels Instituut (AHI) in Sandton in recognitions of his contribution to the international exposure of South Africa, nation building and reconciliation and his self-less service to the people of the country

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2002

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Award recognizing Mr Mandela's contribution to Black Economic Empowerment and black business and industry in South Africa from Impumelelo - South Africa's Top 300 Black Empowerment Companies

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2001

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Most Distinguished African of the Year Award from the Pan-African Broadcasting and Achievements Awards (PABHA)

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1 October 2000

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Newsmaker 1995 award from Monitor/Sanlam

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1995

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Global Citizen's Award 1994 from the New England Circle

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1994

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Given in recognition of personal courage, commitment, compassion and leadership to bring about constructive change in our world

Humanitarian Award from Cape Financial Consultants cc, Cape Investment Advisors cc

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1994

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Listed on Time 100 list in the category 'Leaders and Revolutionaries'

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Lifetime Achievement award from the South African Muslim Network

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13 August 2009

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Lifetime Achievement award presented to Mr Mandela in recognition of his service to humanity from the SA Muslim Network (SAMNET), South Africa

South African Muslim Network

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

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16 May 2005

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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

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

Chris Hani Peace Award at the 10th National Congress of the South African Communist Party

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1 July 1998

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First Commonwealth Green Pennant Award presented by the Commonwealth

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1997

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Black box in the shape of Africa with seeds inside

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8 July 1996

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Presented on the occasion of the 32nd Organisation of African Unity (OAU )Summit. The OAUwas disbanded on 9 July 2002 and replaced by the African Union (AU).

U Thant Peace Award from the Peace Meditation at the United Nations bestowed by Sri Chinmoy

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29 January 1996

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Plaque honouring ANC President N Mandela presented by the Democratic Progressive Party of Taiwan

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1 August 1993

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

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1992

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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

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

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

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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

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The award is also referred to as the Human Rights Prize

Glass ball presented by the Commonwealth of the Bahamas

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Lifting up the World with a Oneness Heart Award presented by the Sri Chinmoy organisation

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1999

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Third Juliet Hollister Award was presented to Nelson Mandela during a plenary gathering in the Parliament of the World religions in Cape Town

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5 December 1999

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This award is given annually to religious and secular leaders who actively promote interfaith values. The presentation of the award to Mr Mandela recognizes his struggle for freedom and tolerance in South Africa and lifts up his model of reconciliation with non-violence.

Isaiah Award presented by Keren Hayesod - United Jewish Appeal for distinguished world leadership

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8 August 1996

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Peter J Daniels Caleb Encouragement Award for courage, vision and persistance from the Embassy of the Blessed Kingdom of God for All Nations

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November 1994

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Honorary Volunteer Minister Award from the Church of Scientology International

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1993

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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

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Plaque honouring the 20th Anniversary of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) presented by Dr Hamid Algabid

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Certificate commemorating the 90th birthday of Mr Mandela and recognizing his life's work from the Jewish National Fund of South Africa and the South African Zionist Federation

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2008

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The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal created to mark the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty's accession to the Throne and granted to Mr. Mandela by the Governor General of Canada for his dedicated service to his peers, his community and to Canada

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July 2012

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Mandela by the Governor General of Canada for his dedicated service to his peers, his community and to Canada

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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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

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Perspex key on plastic and marble base

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11 February 2004

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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.

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