General Assembly

Nelson Mandela Day

Nelson Mandela Day

Categories
Meetings & Events / General Assembly / 79th Session
Meetings & Events / High-level Events / International Days Commemoration
Production Date
Video Length
01:38:55
Asset Language
English
Broadcasting UN Entity
DEPARTMENT OF GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS - DGC
Subject Topical
INTERNATIONAL DAYS
PEACE
FREEDOM
POVERTY ELIMINATION
EQUALITY
Subject Name
NELSON MANDELA
Summary
Resolution A/RES/64/13 recognizes Mandela's values and his dedication to the service of humanity in: conflict resolution; race relations; promotion and protection of human rights; reconciliation; gender equality and the rights of children and other vulnerable groups; the fight against poverty; the promotion of social justice.
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Programme:

  • Opening remarks by H.E. Mr. Philemon Yang, President of the General Assembly
  • Statement by H.E. Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations
  • Keynote by H.E. Ms. Naledi Pandor, former Minister of International Relations and Cooperation in South Africa
  • Awarding of the 2025 UN Mandela Prize to Ms. Brenda Reynolds and her remarks
  • Awarding of the 2025 UN Mandela Prize to Mr. Kennedy Odede and his remarks
  • Remarks from Member States
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