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

Jurisdiction: African Union (AU)
Date: 12 March 2014
Language: English
Type: Resolution

African Union

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

Published on 12 March 2014
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[This is the version of this document from 12 March 2014.]

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 18^th 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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