Every year on 18 July, the day Nelson Mandela was born, the UN joins a call by the Nelson Mandela Foundation to devote 67 minutes of time to helping others, as a way to mark Nelson Mandela International Day.
In November 2009, the UN General Assembly declared 18 July "Nelson Mandela International Day" in recognition of the former South African President's contribution to the culture of peace and freedom.
Mandela, who died Dec 5 2013 aged 95, would've turned 97 on Saturday.
Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years in total, which includes 18 on Robben Island, before his release on 11 Feb 1990.
(from Premier Radio)
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