{"id":5981138,"date":"2026-07-03T11:23:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T05:53:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=5981138"},"modified":"2026-07-10T12:51:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T07:21:38","slug":"international-nelson-mandela-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-nelson-mandela-day\/","title":{"rendered":"International Nelson Mandela Day 2026: Date, Theme, History, 67 Minutes and How to Take Part"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a54baa6ecc84\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a54baa6ecc84\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-nelson-mandela-day\/#What_is_Nelson_Mandela_International_Day_2026\" >What is Nelson Mandela International Day 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-nelson-mandela-day\/#When_is_Nelson_Mandela_International_Day_2026\" >When is Nelson Mandela International Day 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-nelson-mandela-day\/#Nelson_Mandela_International_Day_2026_Theme\" >Nelson Mandela International Day 2026 Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-nelson-mandela-day\/#Why_is_International_Nelson_Mandela_Day_Observed_on_July_18\" >Why is International Nelson Mandela Day Observed on July 18?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-nelson-mandela-day\/#History_and_Origin_of_Nelson_Mandela_International_Day_2026\" >History and Origin of Nelson Mandela International Day 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-nelson-mandela-day\/#Who_Was_Nelson_Mandela\" >Who Was Nelson Mandela?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-nelson-mandela-day\/#How_Nelson_Mandela_International_Day_2026_is_Observed\" >How Nelson Mandela International Day 2026 is Observed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-nelson-mandela-day\/#International_Nelson_Mandela_Day_2026_%E2%80%93_Countries_That_Participate\" >International Nelson Mandela Day 2026 &#8211; Countries That Participate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-nelson-mandela-day\/#Organizations_Involved_in_the_International_Nelson_Mandela_Day\" >Organizations Involved in the International Nelson Mandela Day\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-nelson-mandela-day\/#International_Nelson_Mandela_Day_%E2%80%93_Values_Associated_With_the_Day\" >International Nelson Mandela Day &#8211; Values Associated With the Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-nelson-mandela-day\/#Trending_Hashtags_for_International_Nelson_Mandela_Day_2026\" >Trending Hashtags for International Nelson Mandela Day 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-nelson-mandela-day\/#International_Nelson_Mandela_Day_%E2%80%93_Ways_to_Participate_in_2026\" >International Nelson Mandela Day &#8211; Ways to Participate in 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-nelson-mandela-day\/#International_Nelson_Mandela_Day_2026_Quotes\" >International Nelson Mandela Day 2026 Quotes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-nelson-mandela-day\/#International_Nelson_Mandela_Day_Quiz_2026\" >International Nelson Mandela Day Quiz 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/international-nelson-mandela-day\/#International_Nelson_Mandela_Day_Quiz_2026_PDF\" >International Nelson Mandela Day Quiz 2026 PDF<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>International Nelson Mandela Day 2026: Observed every year on July 18, International Nelson Mandela Day honours the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa and global symbol of peace, equality, and justice. The day encourages people to dedicate 67 minutes to community service, reflecting Mandela&#8217;s 67 years of public service. Learn about its history, significance, celebrations, and quiz.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>International Nelson Mandela Day 2026 Quiz\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/International-Nelson-Mandela-Day-Quiz.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/International-Nelson-Mandela-Day-Quiz.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25565347\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\">DOWNLOAD FREE QUIZ PDF<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Nelson_Mandela_International_Day_2026\"><\/span><strong>What is Nelson Mandela International Day 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Nelson Mandela International Day, widely known as Mandela Day, is a United Nations-recognized global observance held every year on July 18, Nelson Mandela&#8217;s birthday. The day honors Mandela&#8217;s legacy as an anti-apartheid revolutionary, human rights lawyer, political prisoner, and South Africa&#8217;s first democratically elected president, while calling on people around the world to take voluntary action to make a positive difference in their communities.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_Nelson_Mandela_International_Day_2026\"><\/span><strong>When is Nelson Mandela International Day 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Nelson Mandela International Day 2026 falls on Saturday, July 18, 2026, marking what would have been Nelson Mandela&#8217;s 108th birthday.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nelson_Mandela_International_Day_2026_Theme\"><\/span><strong>Nelson Mandela International Day 2026 Theme<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">This year&#8217;s theme, announced by the South African Government for Nelson Mandela Month 2026, is &#8220;It&#8217;s Still in Our Hands to Combat Poverty and Inequity.&#8221; The theme draws directly on Mandela&#8217;s own words on addressing poverty, suffering, and deprivation, urging people to recognize their individual power to make the world better, particularly for the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized. July itself is observed as Nelson Mandela Month in South Africa, running from July 1 to July 31, with July 18 as its central day of global observance.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_International_Nelson_Mandela_Day_Observed_on_July_18\"><\/span><strong>Why is International Nelson Mandela Day Observed on July 18?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">July 18 was chosen because it is Nelson Mandela&#8217;s birthday. He was born in Transkei, South Africa, on July 18, 1918, and passed away on December 5, 2013, at the age of 95. Marking the day on his birthday transforms a personal date into a global call to service and reflection on his values.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_and_Origin_of_Nelson_Mandela_International_Day_2026\"><\/span><strong>History and Origin of Nelson Mandela International Day 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">November 2009: The UN General Assembly officially declared July 18 as Nelson Mandela International Day through Resolution A\/RES\/64\/13, recognizing Mandela&#8217;s contribution to a culture of peace and freedom, and his dedication to conflict resolution, race relations, human rights, reconciliation, gender equality, children&#8217;s rights, and the fight against poverty<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">July 18, 2010: The first Nelson Mandela International Day was formally observed, marked in New York with an informal UN General Assembly plenary meeting and a volunteer event<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">December 2015: The UN General Assembly extended the scope of the day to also promote humane conditions of imprisonment, raise awareness of prisoners as part of society, and recognize the work of prison staff as an important social service<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The same 2015 resolution approved that the revised UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners be known as the &#8220;Nelson Mandela Rules,&#8221; honoring the 27 years Mandela spent in prison during his struggle against apartheid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Was_Nelson_Mandela\"><\/span><strong>Who Was Nelson Mandela?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and political leader who became the country&#8217;s first Black head of state, serving as President from 1994 to 1999. In 1943, he co-founded the African National Congress Youth League and committed himself to overthrowing apartheid, the National Party&#8217;s system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination. He was imprisoned in 1963 for leading the liberation movement and spent 27 years in prison for his stance on human rights and freedom. As president, Mandela focused on dismantling apartheid, tackling institutionalized racism, and fostering reconciliation between racial groups. After his presidency, he remained active in humanitarian work through the Nelson Mandela Foundation, focusing largely on fighting poverty and HIV\/AIDS. He received more than 250 honors during his lifetime, including the Nobel Peace Prize, and is honored in his home country as the &#8220;Father of the Nation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>The Meaning of &#8220;67 Minutes&#8221;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">The central call to action on Nelson Mandela International Day is the &#8220;67 minutes&#8221; initiative. People worldwide are asked to dedicate 67 minutes of their time to community service, symbolically representing the 67 years Mandela devoted to fighting for social justice, equality, and human rights \u2014 from his early activism through his presidency and later humanitarian work. The idea is simple: small individual acts of service, multiplied across millions of people, can add up to meaningful global impact.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Nelson_Mandela_International_Day_2026_is_Observed\"><\/span><strong>How Nelson Mandela International Day 2026 is Observed<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Volunteering with local charities, shelters, schools, or community organizations<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Organizing or joining community service projects, such as clean-up drives or food donation efforts<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Businesses encouraging employees to dedicate 67 minutes to service, individually or as teams<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Partnering with local non-profits for joint volunteer initiatives or donation drives<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Concerts, art exhibits, museum exhibitions, and public ceremonies held in Mandela&#8217;s honor<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Educational forums and workshops discussing social justice, apartheid history, and human rights<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Reading excerpts from Mandela&#8217;s writings or listening to recordings of his speeches<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Watching films inspired by his life, such as biographical dramas depicting his journey from prisoner to president<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Sharing a favorite Mandela quote or reflection on social media<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Nelson_Mandela_Day_2026_%E2%80%93_Countries_That_Participate\"><\/span><strong>International Nelson Mandela Day 2026 &#8211; Countries That Participate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Nelson Mandela International Day is marked around the world, with participation reported in countries including South Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Mexico, Nigeria, the Philippines, and the United States, among many others. Events range from grassroots community service to formal ceremonies and UN-organized commemorations.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>The &#8220;46664&#8221; Campaign<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Mandela Day is closely tied to the &#8220;46664&#8221; campaign, a reference to Nelson Mandela&#8217;s prison number on Robben Island. The campaign was originally launched to raise awareness of HIV\/AIDS and has since broadened into wider humanitarian work, supported by ongoing Mandela Day activities and charitable initiatives connected to his legacy.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organizations_Involved_in_the_International_Nelson_Mandela_Day\"><\/span><strong>Organizations Involved in the International Nelson Mandela Day\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Nelson Mandela Foundation: Leads global campaigns and coordinates service initiatives tied to Mandela&#8217;s legacy<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">United Nations: Marks the day with an informal General Assembly plenary meeting and annual volunteer events<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Amnesty International: A global human rights movement whose mission aligns closely with Mandela&#8217;s lifelong fight for justice<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Global Citizen: An international advocacy movement that frequently highlights Mandela&#8217;s legacy in campaigns against extreme poverty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Nelson_Mandela_Day_%E2%80%93_Values_Associated_With_the_Day\"><\/span><strong>International Nelson Mandela Day &#8211; Values Associated With the Day<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Nelson Mandela International Day is built around values Mandela championed throughout his life: democracy, freedom, equality, diversity, reconciliation, dignity, and respect. The day is not just a tribute to his past achievements but a call to actively embody these values through present-day service and action.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trending_Hashtags_for_International_Nelson_Mandela_Day_2026\"><\/span><strong>Trending Hashtags for International Nelson Mandela Day 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Popular hashtags associated with the day include #NelsonMandelaDay, #MandelaDay, #67Minutes, #MadibaLegacy, and #ActionAgainstPoverty, widely used across social media to share stories of service and reflections on Mandela&#8217;s legacy.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Nelson_Mandela_Day_%E2%80%93_Ways_to_Participate_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>International Nelson Mandela Day &#8211; Ways to Participate in 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Dedicate 67 minutes of your day to volunteering or community service<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Donate to the Nelson Mandela Foundation or a local charity aligned with causes Mandela championed<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Read one of Mandela&#8217;s works, such as his autobiography Long Walk to Freedom<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Organize a workplace or school volunteer initiative around the 67-minutes concept<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Share educational content about apartheid history and Mandela&#8217;s contributions to reconciliation<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Support local efforts addressing poverty and inequality, in line with this year&#8217;s theme<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Nelson_Mandela_Day_2026_Quotes\"><\/span><strong>International Nelson Mandela Day 2026 Quotes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In honor of Nelson Mandela&#8217;s birthday here is the list of\u00a0 fifteen of Inspirational Nelson Mandela quotes:<\/p>\n<p>1. \u201cThe greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>2. \u201cIf you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>3. \u201cA winner is a dreamer who never gives up.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>4. \u201cLead from the back \u2013 and let others believe they are in front.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>5. \u201cI learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>6. \u201cNo one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>7. \u201cWhat counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>8. \u201cDo not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>9. \u201cEducation is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>10. \u201cIt always seems impossible until it\u2019s done.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>11. &#8220;I never lose. I either win or learn.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>12. &#8220;As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>13.\u00a0 &#8220;After climbing a great hill. One only finds that there are many more hills to climb.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>14. &#8221; Action without vision is only passing time, vision without action is merely day dreaming, but vision with action can change the world.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>15. &#8220;Man\u2019s goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Nelson_Mandela_Day_Quiz_2026\"><\/span><strong>International Nelson Mandela Day Quiz 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><label class=\"control-label\" for=\"edit-submitted-1-how-many-languages-are-spoken-in-todays-world\">1. When was Nelson Mandela born?<br data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"185\" \/><\/label><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><label class=\"control-label\" for=\"edit-submitted-1-how-many-languages-are-spoken-in-todays-world\">A) 18 July 1918<br data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"203\" \/>B) 10 May 1920<br data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"220\" \/>C) 5 December 1915<\/label><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: A)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>2. How many years did Nelson Mandela spend in prison?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><br data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"310\" \/><\/strong>A) 20<br data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"318\" \/>B) 27<br data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"326\" \/>C) 30<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>3. What is the name of Nelson Mandela\u2019s autobiography?<br data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"404\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A) My Journey to Justice<br data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"431\" \/>B) A Long Walk to Freedom<br data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"459\" \/>C) The Struggle Within<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"radio-button-container \">\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>4. What number President was Nelson Mandela in South Africa?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><br data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"560\" \/><\/strong>A) First<br data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"571\" \/>B) Second<br data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"583\" \/>C) Third<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: A)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>5. What is the name of the prison where Mandela spent most of his sentence?<br data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"685\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A) Pollsmoor Prison<br data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"707\" \/>B) Victor Verster Prison<br data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"734\" \/>C) Robben Island<\/p>\n<div class=\"question-body clearfix notranslate \">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"answer-option-cell\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: C)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>6. Which global award did Mandela win in 1993?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><br data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"815\" \/><\/strong>A) Pulitzer Prize<br data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"835\" \/>B) Nobel Peace Prize<br data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"858\" \/>C) Templeton Prize<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\">\n<div><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>7. What was Nelson Mandela\u2019s profession before entering politics?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><br data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"960\" \/><\/strong>A) Journalist<br data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"976\" \/>B) Lawyer<br data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"988\" \/>C) Teacher<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>8<\/strong>. <strong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1079\">What is Nelson Mandela\u2019s clan name, used as a sign of respect?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><br data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1082\" \/>A) Tata<br data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1092\" \/>B) Madiba<br data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1104\" \/>C) Biko<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Ans: B)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>9. 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