The graphic features the continent of Africa in the shape of a fist, filled with the colours of the South African flag. Mr Mandela's name and this birth and death years have been added.
Nelson Mandela International Day events in 2009 including Nelson Mandela Day Concert Radio City New York, Exhibition New York, Gala Dinner New York, Roosevelt Park New York, and United Nations (UN) announcement New York.
Throughout her legal career—spanning nearly five decades—Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been an unwavering force for progress and a leading voice for equality and justice. With a disarming honesty, Ginsburg discusses everything from gender equality and fitness to literature and the importance of hard work. The inimitable Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an associate justice of the US Supreme Court, embodies the power of persistence and integrity. Here, she reflects on her many years of service to the law, as well as her family life and struggle with cancer.
Nelson Mandela Foundation Head of Leadership and Knowledge Development Verne Harris was a visiting professor at Dominican University in Chicago during its 2018-9 academic year. As the holder of the Follett Chair in information studies, on 16 April he delivered the annual Follett Lecture for 2019 (text attached). The title for the Lecture was A Time to Remember, A Time to Forget: Fred Hampton, Nelson Mandela and the Work of Memory.
President Bill Clinton hosted a benefit in his private office to honour the lasting legacy of Nelson Mandela. This event marks the launch of a new Foundation initiative to promote Mr Mandela’s legacy globally in the years ahead.
Supporters from South Africa, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Nigeria joined President Clinton, Minister Tokyo Sexwale and Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory CEO Achmat Dangor in paying tribute to Nelson Mandela and his work to promote dialogue and a just society.
Award stating Foundation's appreciation for Mr Mandela's participation in the Adopt-a-Buffalo Program and granting him Honorary Guardian Status of Mandela Peace Pilgrim, Flagstaff, USA
Award recognizing Mr Mandela as an honoree at the 5th Annual Recognition Dinner from the African-American Male Achievers Network Inc. In Los Angeles, USA
African-American Male Achievers Network, Inc. (A-Man, Inc.)
in recognition of globally significant efforts toward greater understanding among nations and cultures from the University of Georgia and Delta Airlines, USA
Resolution of the City Council of Chicago paying tribute to Nelson Mandela for his contributions to freedom and racial harmony, adopted during his visit to the city on 14 July 1993, USA
Award specifying a resolution to present Mr Mandela with the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa from Louisiana State University and the Agricultural and Mechanical College in Baton Rouge, USA
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders was renamed Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders.
The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is the flagship program of the U.S. Government’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). Since 2014, nearly 5,800 young leaders from every country in Sub-Saharan Africa have participated in the Fellowship. The Fellows, between the ages of 25 and 35, are accomplished leaders and have established records of promoting innovation and positive impact in their communities and countries.
Since then, the $66-million scholarship program has helped formerly disadvantaged black South Africans complete advanced economics degrees at schools in South Africa and the United States
In recognition of Mr Mandela's role in ending Apartheid and for his advocacy of peace, reconciliation and social justice. The unique specimen of this new species was collected in KwaZulu Natal and is the only species of this genus known from South Africa
The Gulen Institute Peace Awards are presented biennially to individuals or institutions that have significantly contributed to peace along with its foundations, such as social justice, social harmony, social welfare, interfaith and intercultural dialogue and conflict resolution
for Mr Mandela's contributions to advance the cause of social justice and racial harmony. The award forms part of the agency's Heritage Archives Project
