Mandela Day, celebrated on July 18, is an annual international day adopted by the United Nations. People around the world are celebrating Nelson Mandela as he should have turned 100. Remember these wrods by Nelson Mandela on this special day: ‘A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination‘.
Here is a selection of tweets marking Mandela Day:
Today we will continue to cherish #MandelaDay by taking the streets of #Johannesburg, #Lagos, #London & #NewYork! Learn more about #MIFPrize 2007 Honorary Ibrahim Laureate at https://t.co/7wVRRF88JY … #Mandela100 #BeTheLegacy #LivingTheLegacy #ActionAgainstPoverty #MandelaMile pic.twitter.com/NHqXzlywre
— Mo Ibrahim Fdn (@Mo_IbrahimFdn) July 18, 2018
Today, across the world groups have taken the pledge to #WalkTogether and mark #Mandela100. It's amazing to see academics, students, faith groups, and ordinary people come together to celebrate #Peace and #Equality! #PeaceDay #Goal17 pic.twitter.com/Ja9fjFHzXK
— Peace One Day (@PeaceOneDay) July 18, 2018
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us yesterday evening to celebrate the centenary of Nelson Mandela’s birth, his tireless fight for human rights, and his tremendous legacy. (Photo: @GeorgeTorode) https://t.co/4I0fw4tXXM #MandelaDay #NelsonMandela #PENMandelaLetters #Mandela100 pic.twitter.com/kfqRARzDj0
— English PEN (@englishpen) July 18, 2018
“Throughout his life, Nelson Mandela believed in the power of positive change.” – Graça Machel calls on us to continue Mandela’s long walk to freedom this #MandelaDay. Read more and #WalkTogether for #Mandela100:https://t.co/O6isKw6rDA via @CNNi pic.twitter.com/NK1U26R9zq
— The Elders (@TheElders) July 18, 2018
On #MandelaDay, join us & follow @NelsonMandela's footsteps!
Take action for equality & inspire change. #Mandela100 pic.twitter.com/4ou6vHNaDx
— UN Women (@UN_Women) July 18, 2018
