Nelson Mandela - a biography

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[...] Nelson Mandela led non-violent campaigns until the Sharpeville massacre in 1960. On that day, March demonstrations were organized to protest against the compulsory carrying of passports. Tragedy struck when the police opened fire. More than 60 people were killed. Following the tragedy, the government having banned the ANC, Nelson Mandela decides to continue the struggle clandestinely and to take up arms. He set up sabotage and general strike actions. But in 1962, he was arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment in 1964. [...]

[...] His supporters campaign for his release and the news of his imprisonment mobilizes anti-apartheid activists around the world. What did Mandela fight for? Why do we celebrate Mandela Day? Mandela day is celebrated worldwide on the 18th July, that's when Nelson Mandela was born. This day is also known as 67 minutes for Mandela Day. Every single minute represents one year of Mandela's serving for South Africa. He started a campaign for human rights in hope to reach freedom for every individual. He fought for equal political rights and against black domination. [...]

[...] Education Nelson Mandela has always been passionate about education. He believed that power could modify the world. He thought that due to the difficulties he experienced during a time of deep inequality between black and white people. He built the “Mandela Institute for Education and Rural Development,” which provides a place for children to study in a safe infrastructure and provides quality education for children who are in need. It's also an area where they train teachers in order to give more support for pupils. [...]

[...] Nelson Mandela Mots: Who is Nelson Mandela? Nelson Mandela, also known as “Mandiba,” was an anti-apartheid activist. He was the first black president of South Africa for a single presidential term, until 1999. He was sentenced in 1964 to life imprisonment but in reality, he remained incarcerated for 27 years in the prison of Robben Island. When he came out of jail, he remained popular which led on to his election on April He was born on the 18th of July 1918 and died on December 5th 2013. [...]