"NELSON MANDELA"

Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

In recognition of the former South African President's contribution to the culture of peace and freedom, UN General Assembly declares 18 July "Nelson Mandela International Day". Resolution A/RES/64/13 recognizes Mandela's values and his dedication to the service of humanity in: conflict resolution; race relations; promotion and protection of human rights; reconciliation; gender equality and the rights of children and other vulnerable groups; the fight against poverty; the promotion of social justice.

On the occasion of Nelson Mandela International Day, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for action “to give life to a workable dream.” UNIFEED

Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

The UN Human Rights Office is concerned at the militarization of public security in Honduras, including military operations in prisons and military command and control of the prison system, spokesperson Marta Hurtado told reporters. UNTV CH

Under the theme of taking action and inspiring change, the International Day was celebrated through a special event at UN Headquarters in New York, where Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, delivered the keynote address. UNIFEED

Briefing by Paulina Kubiak, Spokesperson for the President of the 76th Session of the General Assembly.

UN Member States gathered in the General Assembly Hall to observe Nelson Mandela International Day, a celebration for everyone to take action and inspire change in their communities.