The Nelson Mandela International Day is observed on July 18, annually in the remembrance of Nelson Mandela, who was the first democratically elected President of South Africa. 

• The Nelson Mandela International Day calls for bringing change in actions of people and inspiring others.
• The day also remembers long years of struggle of Nelson Mandela, to get justice against apartheid.
• It celebrates the legacy of Nelson Mandela who taught to promote peace, to be in harmony with nature, to have dignity for all and to uphold human rights.

Theme of the day

The Nelson Mandela International Day 2022 was observed under the theme “do what you can with what you have and where you are”. 

History of the day

The Nelson Mandela International Day was set up in November 2009, following the recognition of contributions made by Mandela in bringing peace and fight for freedom, by UN General Assembly (UNGA).