The U.N. General Assembly last year declared July 18th as Nelson Mandela International Day. It was set as a day to recognize contributions made by the former South African president to a culture of peace and freedom. At the General Assembly's first observance of the day, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said, in recorded remarks, that when he met Nelson Mandela, he was struck by his charisma and charm. Source: VOA News
