The channel of all VenezuelansThe Venezuelan delegation to the General Assembly of the United Nations Organization (UN), participated in the special session held by the international organization in tribute to the South African leader Nelson Mandela."Venezuela participates in the Special Session of the UN General Assembly to celebrate the 'International Day of Nelson Mandela', honoring the legacy of pacifism, resistance, social commitment, tolerance and reconciliation of 'Madiba' that still endures and continues to inspire us today », published the Venezuelan Embassy to the UN on its Twitter social network account, @ONUVENuevaYork.Venezuela 🇻🇪 participates in the Special Session of the #UN General Assembly to celebrate "Nelson Mandela International Day", honoring the legacy of pacifism, resistance, social commitment, tolerance and reconciliation of 'Madiba' that still endures and follows us inspiring today.pic.twitter.com/2WKzTyiLz5– 🇻🇪Mission of Venezuela to the UN (@ONUVENuevaYork) July 18, 2022In another message, he reported that the Nelson Mandela Prize was awarded to Guinea's Foreign Minister, Simeón Oyono, for his fight against Female Genital Mutilation and to Marianna Vardionoyannis of Greece, for her contributions in the fight against childhood cancer.The Nelson Mandela Prize – which recognizes the achievements of those who dedicate their lives to the service of humanity – was awarded to the Foreign Minister of Guinea for his fight against Female Genital Mutilation, and to Marianna Vardionoyannis (Greece) for her contributions in the fight against childhood cancer .– 🇻🇪Mission of Venezuela to the UN (@ONUVENuevaYork) July 18, 2022The award "recognizes the achievements of those who dedicate their lives to the service of humanity," explained the Venezuelan embassy, ​​according to the Venezuelan News Agency.This July 18 marks the International Day of Nelson Mandela, for which the UN invites the international community to carry out small actions from their communities in tribute to the fighter, reported Prensa Latina.Mandela, born on July 18, 1918 in Mvezo, South Africa, and died on December 5, 2013 in Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, dedicated part of his life to fighting discrimination, racism and inequalities.At 72, he was elected President of South Africa and continued to promote a culture of peace, tolerance and freedom in the international arena.In November 2009, the UN General Assembly proclaimed July 18 as Nelson Mandela International Day, in recognition of his contributions.This web portal uses cookies to improve its experience while browsing our website.Out of these, cookies are categorized as necessary and are stored on your browser as they are essential for the basic working of the website.We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use our portal.These cookies are stored in your browser only with your consent.You also have the option to opt out of these cookies.But the exclusion of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.