Mandela led the struggle against the racist system of the apartheid in his native South Africa and continued to fight injustice throughout his life. The UN General Assembly celebrated the International Day of Nelson Mandela UN Assembly of the UN held on Friday a meeting on the occasion of the International Day of Nelson Mandela. This date is celebrated annually on July 18, on the birthday of the first president of the modern South African Republic, which became a symbol of the struggle against an apartheid and national reconciliation, having spent 27 years in conclusion and leading the transition of his country to democracy. speaking at the meeting, the UN Secretary General Antoniu Guterrish called the life of Mandela “the triumph of the human spirit.” He emphasized that the leader, who went through many years of repression, chose the path of reconciliation, not revenge. According to Gutherris, the Heritage of the Mandela is not only a historical example, but also a guide to action today. ~ 60 > “One of the main ideas that Mandela left us is that power is not the property that needs to be held. Real power is the support of others. This is what we can achieve together and for each other. Power is about people, ”said the Secretary General. “ Leadership is not a privilege for the elect ” 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 >Antoniu Gutherrish noted that the heritage of the South African leader is embodied in the activities of Nelson Mandela Prize Laureates of 2025 – the Raynolds brands from Canada and Kennedy Odda from Kenya. The award was established in 2014 and is awarded once every five years to two people whose life and work reflects the principles that Mandela reserved – leadership, humility, service to society and the desire for unity. ~ 60 > 60 > representative of one of the tribes of Saskachevan, Kanad, Brand Reynolds has been engaged in more than 30 years more than 30 years. Protection of the rights of indigenous peoples and provides support for the survivors in the Canadian system of boarding schools. This system, operating for more than a hundred years, led to a large -scale cultural and personal injury among indigenous communities. “We were engaged in world -building among people and in families. We were conductors of change, ”she said during her speech before the General Assembly, dedicated to the national program of psychological assistance, which is based on cultural traditions and restoration of dignity. 60 > Kennedy Odda grew up in Kenyan slums. At 10, he lived on the street, and in 2024 he was on the list of 100 most influential people in the world according to Time magazine. In 2004, he founded the organization of Shining Hope for Communities (Shofco), which today operates in 90 locations throughout the country and provides access to education, clean water, healthcare, and also supports youth leadership and local initiatives. “Mandala showed us In Shofco, that leadership is not a privilege for the elect. It is available to everyone who is ready to serve others and work on themselves, ”he said during his speech. current principles according to the Secretary General, these two laureates personify the mandeles:“ It is important in life. Just what we lived. It is important how we influenced the lives of other people. ”~ 60 > in the year of the 80th anniversary of the UN, the head of the organization recalled that the principles that were guided by Mandela are still relevant against the backdrop of conflicts, inequality and rollback in the field of rights and freedoms throughout The world. 60 > “Now it’s time to confirm our global commitment to the principles that determine our organization – and which permeated the outstanding life of Nelson Mandela,” he said. – Freedom. Justice. Equal rights. Solidarity. Reconciliation. World “.