Happy Birthday, Nelson!

The Peace Report would like to wish a very merry happy 93rd birthday to Mr. Nelson Mandela, former South African President, Nobel Peace Laureate, equality advocate, and avid rugby lover. Originally named "Rohilahla" (aka Troublemaker), Mandela is most widely known for his perseverance through 27 years of imprisonment while opposing racial segregation in his native South Africa. For many, Mandela is a breathing example of success in the constant struggle against injustice and structural violence. The United Nations joined in the celebration today with the second annual International Nelson Mandela Day to both honor his birthday, as well as to inspire groups around the world to organize public service and volunteering events. Happy birthday, love. We hope we get to celebrate many more.

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