67 years in Service of Humanity: Nelson Mandela International Day 2020
In recognition of the former South African President’s contribution to the culture of peace and freedom, the United Nations declared 18 July as Nelson Mandela International Day, to honour his dedication to the service of humanity and the promotion of social justice.
On 18 July, UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered the 18th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture, “Tackling the Inequality Pandemic: A New Social Contract for a New Era”. The Secretary-General takes aim at the various layers of inequality that are being exposed and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
