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This award in the field of advocacy for minority causes is an honour given to individuals and organizations in recognition of outstanding achievements in promotion of minority affairs

Meaning of Mandela : A literary and intellectual celebration

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2006

Part of Reference Books

Mangcu, Xolela

Certificate of the Nomination of the film 'Tsotsi' for the Oscar Award presented to Mr Mandela by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

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2006

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The Meaning of Mandela: A Literary and Intellectual Celebration : [Bibliography]

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2006

Part of Bibliography

Mangcu, Xolela

Honorary doctorate of Humane Letter from the University of Massachusetts

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22 February 2006

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary doctorate of Humane Letters from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, USA

Board of Trustees of University of Massachusetts

Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters of the University of Massachusetts

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22 February 2006

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

American Medal of Honour in the field of Political Leadership and Activism from the American Biographical Institute

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10 June 2006

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate recognizing Mr Mandela as an American Medal of Honor Recipient for his accomplishments in Political Leadership and Activism from the American Biographical Institute in Raleigh, USA

American Biographical Institute

International Mother Teresa Award from the St Bernadette Institute of Sacred Art in Albuquerque

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19 November 2006

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

UDI Carter G Woodson Award from the Urban Dynamics Institute (UDI)

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2007

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

for Mr Mandela's contributions to advance the cause of social justice and racial harmony. The award forms part of the agency's Heritage Archives Project

Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership to Nelson Mandela - Honorary Laureate from the Mo Ibrahim Foundation

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2007

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mo Ibrahim Foundation

Freedom Award and the Jonas Salk Silver Plate in recognition of his courage, commitment and enduring contribution from the Indiana Black Expo Inc

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2007

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Black reconstruction in America: An essay towards a history of the part which black folk played in the attempt to reconstruct democrcy in America 1860-1880

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2007

Part of Reference Books

Du Bois, W. E. B

Delta Prize for Global Understanding from the University of Georgia and Delta Airlines

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March 2007

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

in recognition of globally significant efforts toward greater understanding among nations and cultures from the University of Georgia and Delta Airlines, USA

University of Georgia and Delta Airlines

Special Spirit in China, an Award of Excellence from the Special Olympics

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1 October 2007

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

David Rockefeller Bridging Leadership Award from the participants of the 'University for a Night' - Synergos

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4 October 2007

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Harry T Wilks Leadership Leadership in a Changing World Award from Miami University

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November 2007

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Because of his courageous and inspiring efforts to bring about peace and racial equality in South Africa.

World Impact Award presented to Mr Mandela in recognition of his vision and efforts in shaping World's destiny from the Dallas Black Dance Theatre

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2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Pasteur Foundation Award for his work on behalf of Public Health and Human Rights

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2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Celebrating the life of Nelson Mandela

MR-MM-006
Collection
2008

Part of Mandela Materials

DVD
Mandela: Son of Africa, Father of a Nation
A Captivating view of the indomitable spirit of one of the world's most fascinating figures.
Directed by Jo Menell and Angus Gibson and produced by Jonathan Demme, Edward Saxon and Jo Menell.
Total Running time: 118 minutes

Offering an intimate look at one of the world's most revered human rights figures from his childhood to his election as South Africa's first black president, the feature-length film produced by Jonathan Demme was nominated for the 1997 Academy Award® for Best Documentary.

A 26-track CD soundtrack includes South African legends Hugh Masekela, Johnny Clegg & Saluki, Vusi Mahlasela, The Manhattan Brothers, Brenda Fassie and many more. The 48-page book and National Geographic Map chronicle the political and cultural history of South Africa

CD
Mandela: Son of Africa, Father of a Nation Original Soundtrack
Evoking the rich and vibrant musical legacy of South Africa, with traditional Xhosa and Zulu folk songs, '50s township swing and jump blues, harmony trios and powerful protest songs of freedom.

Track List:
1 Robben Island Ambiance
2 Father of Our Nation - Jennifer Jones and Hugh Masekela
3 Childhood - Original Score
4 Sip N’ Fly - The African Jazz Pioneers
5 In The Queue - Original Cast Of The All African Jazz Opera “King Kong”
6 Yiyole The - Havana Swingsters
7 Pula Kgosi Seretse - The Skylarks
8 Ndenzeni Na? (What Have I Done?) - The Father Huddleston Band
9 Vuka Vuka (Get Up, Get Up) - The Manhattan Brothers
10 De Makeba - The Jazz Dazzlers
11 Lalelani - The Skylarks
12 Mandela-Madiba Original Score
13 Toyi Toyi Mix - The African National Congress Choir
14 Heavyweight - The Kalahari Surfers With Lesego Rampolokeng
15 Wars Of Old - Original Score
16 Asimbonanga (Mandela) (We Have Not Seen Him) -Johnny Clegg And Saluki
17 Family Theme - Original Score
18 Nelson Mandela - The Specials
19 Rest In Peace - Original Score
20 When You Come Back - Vusi Mahlasela
21 Transkei - Original Score
22 Guns And Pangas - The Kalahari Surfers With Shaun Naidoo
23 Sad Song - Original Score
24 Phansi Ngodlame - Babsy Mlangeni
25 Mmalo-We - Bayete And Jab Khanyile
26 Black President - Brenda Fassie

48-page Book
Telling the compelling story of the extraordinary life of Nelson Mandela is a beautiful, 48-page book filled with dozens of photos and art images, and an essay by acclaimed British journalist Robin Denselow.

Map
20” X 30” Poster Map exclusively created by the National Geographic Society

Menell, Jo

2008 World Impact Award from the Dallas Black Dance Theatre

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18 April 2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The 2008 World Impact Award presented to Mr Mandela in recognition of his vision and effots in shaping the world's destiny from the Dallas Black Dance Theatre, USA

Dallas Black Dance Theatre

Honorary doctorate of Laws from the Michigan State University

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2 May 2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Doctor of Laws conferred upon Mr Mandela from Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA

Michigan State University

Pasteur Foundation Award

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7 May 2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award presenting Mr Mandela with the Pasteur Foundation Award for his work on behalf of public health and human rights from the Pasteur Foundation, USA

Pasteur Foundation

Hope in Action concert by the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic in celebration of Nelson Mandela's birthday

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21 July 2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Nelson Mandela Internation Day, 2009, New York

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2009

Part of 5.1 NMF > Mandela Day

Nelson Mandela International Day events in 2009 including Nelson Mandela Day Concert Radio City New York, Exhibition New York, Gala Dinner New York, Roosevelt Park New York, and United Nations (UN) announcement New York.

Flow Communications (Pty) Ltd

Mandela day, Radio City Hall, New York City, 2009.07.18: [Recorded event]

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Subseries
2009.07.18

Part of 46664 Collection

A Special Concert celebrating Nelson Mandela’s 91st Birthday at Madison Square Garden, in New York City on the 18th of July 2009.

46664

United Nations General Assembly announced that Mandela's birthday, 18 July, is to be known as International Mandela Day marking his contribution to world freedom

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2009

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Jonas Salk Prize from the Human Futures Foundation

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10 February 2009

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

in recognition of his courage, commitment and enduring contribution from the Human Futures Foundation in New York City, USA

Human Futures Foundation

Foreign Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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16 April 2009

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Foreign Honorary Member of the Society of the American Academy of Arts And Sciences

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16 April 2009

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The American Academy of Arts and Sciences in Massachusetts elected Nelson Mandela a Foreign Honorary Member of their Society, USA

American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Mandela Day Exhibition New York -91st Birthday, 2009.07, New York: [Set of 11 Images]

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Series
2009-07

Part of 5.1 NMF > Mandela Day

Panels of the exhibition with messages from visitors of the exhibition.

Unknown

Arthur Ashe Courage Award presented by Venus and Serena Williams from the cable TV network ESPN for his actions at the 1995 Rugby World Cup

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19 July 2009

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Portrait of Mr Mandela by Jan Beekman, a Flemish artist was gifted to the United Nations by the Belgium Mission

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22 September 2009

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Thurgood Marshall Breaking Barriers Award by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund for Mandela's lifetime dedication to international public service

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9 October 2009

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Movie 'Invictus' based on John Carlin's book 'Playing the Enemy, Nelson Mandela and the Game that Made a Nation about the events in South Africa before and during the 1995 Rugby World, Directed by Clint Eastwood

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3 December 2009

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Morgan Freeman played Mandela for which he received an Oscar

Lives That Changed The World: Nelson Mandela : [Filmography]

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2010

Part of Filmography

This profile on South African president Nelson Mandela tells the legendary leader's inspiring tale from the beginning, detailing his work as an activist, his 27 year imprisonment, and his ascension to the seat of political power that led the Nobel Peace Prize winner to inspire so many. First aired on the Smithsonian Network in 2007

Pequeneza, Nadine

Conversations with Myself : [Bibliography]

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2010

Part of Bibliography

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

Chicago Jazz Philharmonics put on a production entitled "From Ella to Mandela" at the Auditorium Theatre, Roosevelt University, 'From Ella to Mandela: A Celebration of the African and American Spirit' presents a musical exploration of the contributions of the female vocalists to the jazz genre, and a Nelson Mandela-inspired suite, 'Hope in Action'

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11 March 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Doctorate Degree from Walden University for his tireless fight against apartheid within and beyond the borders of his country

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7 May 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Doctorate from the Universidad de las Americas

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7 May 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary doctorate Doctor of Laws from Brown University

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30 May 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree saluting Mandela's accomplishments, praying for his continued success, and welcoming him to the company of alumni from Brown University, USA

Brown University

Honorary Doctorate Doctor of Laws from Brown University in the USA

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30 May 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of the Aztec Eagle in the class of Band from the Republic of Mexico

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4 June 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Highest order given to foreigners by the Secretary of Foreign Relations and the President of Mexico

Calderón, Felipe

Order of the Aztec Eagle was presented to Mr Mandela by the Mexican Ambassador to South Africa on Occasion of the 200th Anniversary of Mexico's Independence

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September 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Global Statesman and World Leader Award from the Africa Leadership Congress

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2010-09-22

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Awarded to Mr. Mandela during the launch of the Africa Leadership Congress in Washington DC, USA

Africa Leadership Congress

Honorary doctorate from the University of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

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10 October 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The Honorary Degree is bestowed on D. Nelson Mandela considering the exceptional merits achieved by him. Proposed by the School of Architecture The doctorate consists of the certificate, a medal and headwear., Spain

University of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria

WITSA Eminent Person's Award from the World Information, Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA)

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25 October 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award from WITSA for Serving as a Beacon of Hope and Eternal Light in a Sea of Darkness. Mr. Mandela is the first person to receive this award, USA

World Information, Technology and Services Alliance

Eminent Person's Award from the World Information, Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) for serving as a beacon of hope and eternal light in a sea of darkness

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25 October 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela was the first person to receive this award

Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws from Queen's University at Kingston, Canada presented to Mandela in abstentia

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28 October 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Degree Doctor of Laws from Queen's University at Kingston

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28 October 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Degree Doctor of Laws from Queens University at Kingston, Canada

Queen's University at Kingston

Honorary Doctor in Laws from Queens University

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28 October 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Bishop John T Walker Distinguished Humanitarian Service Award from Africare for his contribution to raising the quality of life in Africa

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5 November 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Nelson Mandela received this award for the first time in 1994

Gulen International Institute Peace Award 2010

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22 December 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Peace Award from the Gulen International Institute, Turkey

Gulen Institute

Gulen Institute Peace Award from the Gulen Institute

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22 December 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Peace Award from the Gulen Institute at the University of Houston, USA

Gulen Institute

Postage stamp in Mexico celebrating 20 years of bilateral relations between Mexico and South Africa bearing the photo of Nelson Mandela

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2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Lifetime Achievement Award from the Nollywood Film Critics USA, called the Nollywood and African Film Critics Awards (NAFCA) for Mr Mandela's humanitarian contribution

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2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Lifetime Achievement award 2011 from the Nollywood Film Critics USA

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2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The Nollywood and African Film Critics Award (NAFCA) is bestowed on professionals in the African film industry including directors, actors, writers and humanitarians, USA

Nollywood Film Critics USA

Recipient of the Gulen Institute Peace Award 2010

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25 January 2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The Gulen Institute Peace Awards are presented biennially to individuals or institutions that have significantly contributed to peace along with its foundations, such as social justice, social harmony, social welfare, interfaith and intercultural dialogue and conflict resolution

Lifetime Achievement Award from the NGO Committee on Aging of the United Nation (UN)

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6 October 2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Lifetime Achievement award from the NGO Committee on Aging of the United Nations

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6 October 2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honor from the NGO Committee on Aging of the United Nations on the occassion of the 21st annual UN celebration of the International Day of Older Persons (IDOP), USA

NGO Committee on Aging of the United Nations

Children's Peace Award from the Communities of Peace Foundation

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24 October 2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Children's Peace Award from the Communities of Peace Foundation

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24 October 2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Children's Peace Award from the Communities of Peace Foundation presented to Mr. Mandela, the first award the organisation has sponsored, USA

Communities of Peace Foundation

Statement by Mr. Nelson Mandela, Facilitator of the Arusha Peace Process in Burundi at the Security Council on the Situation of Burundi November 2001

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2011-11-15

Part of Speeches

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla

New species of fly has been named in Mr Mandela's honour: Leptomorphus mandelai by Dr C Borkent

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2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

In recognition of Mr Mandela's role in ending Apartheid and for his advocacy of peace, reconciliation and social justice. The unique specimen of this new species was collected in KwaZulu Natal and is the only species of this genus known from South Africa

William Jefferson Clinton: Selected remarks 2012

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2012

Part of Reference Books

Celebration in Kingston, 2012, Jamaica: [Set of Seven Still Images]

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Series
2012

Part of 5.1 NMF > Mandela Day

International Mandela Day 2012 celebration in Kingston, Jamaica with members of the South African Embassy and representative of the government.

Hoyana, Shirley

Bill Clinton fundraising for the Nelson Mandela Foundation, 2012.02.23, New York: [Set of 29 Still Images]

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Series
2012-02-23

Part of 5.9 NMF > Fundraising & donations

President Bill Clinton hosted a benefit in his private office to honour the lasting legacy of Nelson Mandela. This event marks the launch of a new Foundation initiative to promote Mr Mandela’s legacy globally in the years ahead.

Supporters from South Africa, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Nigeria joined President Clinton, Minister Tokyo Sexwale and Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory CEO Achmat Dangor in paying tribute to Nelson Mandela and his work to promote dialogue and a just society.

Schultz, Adam

Resolution of the City Council of Baltimore offering its sincerest congratulations to NR Mandela

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18 July 2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

In recognition of 94 years of his words and wisdom. Continue to lead and be a conscience for all of us Happy Birthday.

Resolution passed by the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Honour of Nelson Mandela Day

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18 July 2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

A similar resolution was passed on 15 July 2013

Named 'Library Lion' by the New York Public Library

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5 November 012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Awarded for Mr. Mandela's extraordinary achievement in the arts and literature, as well as public service, USA

New York Public Library

Named 'Library Lion' by the New York Public Library for his outstanding achievement in the arts and literature, as well as public service

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12 November 2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Of Dance and Struggle: A musical Tribute to the Life of Nelson Mandela; Concert presented by the Elon University Music Department

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12 November 2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Nelson Mandela is named 'King of Human Equality' during the 50th anniversary of the World Boxing Council in Mexico

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1 December 2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Nelson Mandela Tribute Poster by illustrator Sean Perez for an American advertising agency

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2013

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The graphic features the continent of Africa in the shape of a fist, filled with the colours of the South African flag. Mr Mandela's name and this birth and death years have been added.

Jamaica, 2013: [Set of Three Still Images]

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Series
2013

Part of 5.1 NMF > Mandela Day

First picture is an activity for Mandela Day organized by Scotia Bank, “Take a child to work” where students were addressed by Mrs. Shirley Hoyana on Mr Mandela’s work ethics.
The last two pictures are kids at the Middleton Primary school where the Mission celebrated the Nelson Mandela Day.

Unknown

Nelson Mandela Innovation Fund from Africare

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2013

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Music for Mandela, A legacy with a backbeat: a film production exploring the role of music in Mr Mandela's life and produced by Gold Star Productions

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2013

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Won the 2013 Audience Choice Award of the Amnesty International Film Festival

House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania honoured Mr Mandela for his lifelong dedication to building a more equitable and united world, Resolution NO. 373

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13 June 2013

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

373

Park on the Cave Hill campus of the University of the West Indies has been named after Nelson Mandela

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July 2013

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Statue of Nelson Mandela was unveiled in Washington on 21 September 2013

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21 September 2013

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

A nine foot statue by Cape Town sculptor Jean Doyled. The statue is a copy of the one that stands outside the Drakenstein Correctionsl Facility - formerly Victor Verster Prison.

2013 Dole Leadership Award

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27 October 2013

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

on the 10th anniversary of the Prize: Mandela is the perfect example of an individual who fought for justice through the political system in place. He truly made a difference.

Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas

2013 Dole Leadership Award from the Robert J Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas on the 10th anniversary of the Prize.