Nelson Mandela International Day 2023: From Date, history to significance

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Also read: Google Doodle honours Sudanese Oud player and composer Asma Hamza. All details here Also read: Google Doodle celebrates 204th birthday of American scientist Eunice Newton Foote The theme of International Nelson Mandela Day for the year 2023 is: "The Legacy Lives on Through You: Climate, Food, and Solidarity."  This theme is a call for action, urging everyone to take concrete steps to address climate change and food insecurity and to stand in solidarity with those who are most affected by these pressing issues, reported India Times.

The theme draws inspiration from Nelson Mandela's unwavering commitment to social justice and his profound belief that each one of us bears the responsibility to contribute to a better world. As Mandela famously said, "For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others." One of the key aspects of Nelson Mandela International Day is the "67 minutes" concept.

People are encouraged to dedicate 67 minutes of their time – one minute for every year of Mandela's public service – to contribute to humanitarian causes and make a difference in their communities, reported BQ Prime. The idea behind this concept is that even small gestures of solidarity and service can have a meaningful impact when individuals come together for a common cause.

By highlighting Mandela's values of integrity, passion, respect, service, and transformation, this day inspires individuals across the globe to take action and build a collective movement for good. Through community service and social activism, people can carry forward Nelson Mandela's vision for a better world and work towards addressing the existing global challenges.