Nelson Mandela International Day
18 July is Nelson Mandela International Day
Questions
What actions to support your community can you take on Nelson Mandela Day?
- Become a volunteer for the UN Verified Initiative (shareverified.com)
- Plant a tree
- Be extra kind to your neighbours (even the grumpy one)
- All of the above and more in the spirit of Nelson Mandela
On Mandela Day (18 July), people around the world are encouraged to perform 67 minutes of public service. Why 67?
- Nelson Mandela devoted 67 years to the service of humanity.
- Nelson Mandela passed away at the age of 67.
- Nelson Mandela was released from prison at the age of 67.
- Nelson Mandela had 67 friends.
Who is giving the 2020 Nelson Mandela annual lecture on current global challenges and issues of justice and equality?
- Barack Obama - Former US President
- António Guterres- United Nations Secretary-General
- Graça Machel - Women and Children’s Rights Advocate, and wife of Mandela
- Amina J Mohammed - United Nations Deputy Secretary-General
What prize does the UN award every five years to honour people dedicating their lives to the service of humanity?
- Equator Prize
- Champions of the Earth
- Oscars
- Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize
Nelson Mandela’s words of wisdom continue to inspire the world. Which of the quotes below come from him?
- “We can in fact change the world and make of it a better place.”
- "Our common humanity demands that we make the impossible possible."
- "Peace is the creation of an environment where all can flourish."
- “One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world”
Mandela's birth name was Rolihlahla. The name Nelson was given to him by his schoolteacher. What does Rolihlahla mean?
- Noble warrior
- Troublemaker
- Wise leader
- Best dancer in town
Which one of the following international days is observed on the day of the Sharpeville massacre?
- International Day of Education (24 January)
- International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (21 March)
- World Humanitarian Day (19 August)
- International Day for Tolerance (16 November)
The United Nations acted in several ways to support ending apartheid in South Africa. What did it NOT do?
- Imposing an arms embargo on South Africa
- Suspending South Africa from the work of the General Assembly
- Dispatching troops to South Africa
- Establishing a Special Committee against Apartheid
Nelson Mandela was a leader in the anti-apartheid struggle. For what did he fight?
- A free and democratic South Africa
- Human rights and dignity for all
- Equality for all no matter who you are
- Keeping people separated according to their ethnic background
Which country first brought the injustices of apartheid to the attention of the United Nations General Assembly in 1946?
- United States
- South Africa
- India
- Japan
How did Nelson Mandela become President of South Africa in 1994?
- Elected in a free and fair democratic election
- Endorsed by the government
- Nominated by other countries
- He was the leader of the only South African political party
How long did Nelson Mandela spend in prison in his fight for justice and equality?
- 5 years
- 20 years
- 23 years
- 27 years
Nelson Mandela was arrested on several occasions for his political activism and stood trial four times.
- True
- False
Mandela served in many different positions fighting for equality and peace. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
- President of South Africa
- Lawyer
- President of the African National Congress (ANC) party in South Africa
- Doctor
Why was 18 July designated as Nelson Mandela International Day?
- Nelson Mandela was released from prison on this day.
- Nelson Mandela passed away on this day.
- Nelson Mandela was born on this day in 1918.
- Nelson Mandela was elected as President of South Africa on this day.