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UN chief calls Nelson Mandela a ‘global advocate for dignity and equality’

United Nations, Jul 19 (UNI) Nelson Mandela was an “extraordinary global advocate for dignity and equality” who anyone in public service should seek to emulate, Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message marking the International Day that honours the iconic anti-apartheid campaigner, and South Africa’s first democratically-elected President.
As “one of the most iconic and inspirational leaders of our time”, the UN chief said: “Nelson Mandela exemplified courage, compassion and commitment to freedom, peace and social justice”.
“He lived by these principles and was prepared to sacrifice his liberty and even his life for them”, Mr. Guterres spelled out.
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