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United Nations Information Center (UNIC) Jakarta and the South African Embassy to Indonesia and Timor Leste commemorated the International Day of Nelson Mandela at an orphanage in Jakarta, Wednesday (18 July). On the occasion, the Ambassador of South Africa to Indonesia and Timor Leste, Hilton Fischer, asked the children to recall the principles of humanity and Nelson Mandela's struggle for 67 years serving others.

"We celebrate the principles of humanity, sharing with others, and today we celebrate, remember Nelson Mandela spend 67 years of his life. 67 years of his life serving others. And today we as the embassy just try to, you know, give back 67 minutes on his legacy," Hilton Fischer said.

Meanwhile, UNIC Acting Director Eshilla Maravanyika hoped the orphanage children can learn from Nelson Mandela who in his life time, tried to keep alive for others. Therefore, he invited them to give back to others who have given.

"We hope you can learn from what you have been given. And today you can also learn from how canyou give back. What you can give back. Mandela day is every day. We always give every day. I’m challenging you today to say do something, to take action, make a difference in the world. Like we are trying is very small but it’s very important," Eshila said.

Nelson Mandela International Day is an annual commemoration to commemorate the example and message of Nelson Mandela, the South African anti-apartheid fighter. The commemoration falls on July 18, coinciding with Nelson Mandela's birthday. The anniversary of Nelson Mandela International Day was declared in 2009 by the UN. However, the first commemoration was only organized in 2010. (VOI/Rezha-Nada/AHM)