UN celebrates Mandela’s lifelong commitment to human rights

PNP DeskJuly 20, 2023September 14, 202406 mins

The commemoration of Nelson Mandela International Day, which is celebrated on 18 July, pays tribute to his fight for freedom and equality, both at home and around the world. Mr. Mandela, who was affectionately known by his Xhosa clan name, Madiba, spent nearly three decades in jail for standing up to human rights abuses and…

Mandela’s legacy thrives as today’s blueprint for prisoners’ rights

PNP DeskJuly 18, 2023September 14, 2024011 mins

Nearly 12 million people are imprisoned globally, with almost one third awaiting sentencing, at a time when prisons are overcrowded in half of all countries, according to a new UN report released on Tuesday. On the occasion of Nelson Mandela International Day, marked on 18 July, UN News took a look at some ongoing efforts. The legacy of…