When is Nelson Mandela Day celebrated (Nelson Mandela Day 2022 Date)

When is Nelson Mandela Day and why is it celebrated? International Nelson Mandela Day 2022

 International Nelson Mandela 2022: Nelson Mandela was an iconic figure who conquered the apartheid regime of South Africa. He was a human rights lawyer, an international peacekeeper and the first democratically elected President of an independent South Africa. Nelson Mandela Day is celebrated by the United Nations on the day of his birth. Let us know when we celebrate Nelson Mandela Day 2022 and what is the theme of Nelson Mandela Day 2022:

When is Nelson Mandela Day celebrated?

Nelson Mandela Day is celebrated every year on 18 July. In 2009, the United Nations General Assembly declared 18 July, Nelson Mandela's birthday, to be observed as Nelson Mandela International Day, followed by Nelson Mandela Day for the first time on 18 July 2010. The purpose of this day is to honor the life and achievements of Nelson Mandela through volunteerism and community service. Also to respect the belief that every person has the potential to change the world.

Who was Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela was the first black president of South Africa, whose term lasted from 1994 to 1999. Nelson Mandela is also known as the Father of Modern South Africa. Mandela's main objective was to end the apartheid government in a peaceful manner, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace. Mandela also started a foundation after his retirement, which was named Nelson Mandela Foundation. The foundation's goal is to support rural development and school building in rural areas. The foundation also helps people with AIDS in their treatment.

Nelson Mandela Day 2022 Theme

Mandela Day is celebrated every year with a focus on one theme. Last year's theme was "One Hand Can Feed Another". This year's theme is as follows:

"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are."

This year's theme is centered around the food and nutrition initiative of the Nelson Mandela Foundation.