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Resolution to pay tribute to the Former President of South Africa HE Nelson Rolihlahla Madiba Mandela

Resolution to pay tribute to the Former President of South Africa HE Nelson Rolihlahla Madiba Mandela
Jurisdiction
African Regional Bodies · African Union (AU)
Regional Body / Author
Pan-African Parliament
Date
12 March 2014
Language
English
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African Union

Resolution to pay tribute to the Former President of South Africa HE Nelson Rolihlahla Madiba Mandela

NOTING with high appreciation the values defended by the Former President of South Africa His Excellency (HE) Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.COGNISANT of his quest to bring equality in Africa and defend the Rights of the most vulnerable in society especially children and youths;RECOGNISING the legacy he has left not only for South Africa and Africa but the whole world;NOTING the strong lessons learnt from him who after serving 27 years in jail, was elected and served for one five year term as President of South Africa with a spirit of forgiveness;ACKNOWLEDGING the great contribution of HE Nelson Rohihlahla Mandela for the launch of the PAP Trust fund in 2007;
The Pan-African Parliament resolves:
(i)To Join the rest of the world in celebrating his life and legacy;
(ii)That the 18th July the United Nations (UN) designated as a day for Mandela be recognized by the Pan African Parliament to bring together young leaders from all over the world to appreciate and discuss issues of Democracy, Peace and Security.
Done in Midrand, 12 March 2014.
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