NELSON MANDELA DAY CELEBRATION 2023
NELSON MANDELA DAY CELEBRATION
The South African Embassy in Bern, Switzerland will be joining the whole world in observing and celebrating the International Nelson Mandela Day on July 18th, 2023, by honouring his wish of doing good to humanity. As a gesture to commemorate Nelson Mandela’s birthday and the 10th anniversary of his passing in 2013, the South African Embassy staff will be engaging in the following activities:
Ø The Consular Section will extend its service hours. There will be no prior appointment necessary on this day. Applicants will be welcomed on walk-in basis between 9:00h -15:00h.
Ø The Embassy staff has arranged with the nearby senior citizens home to accompany the residents for a walk to the nearby parks as requested by them.
Ø A table will be set up in front of the Embassy to provide information and promotional materials to everyone interested.
The UN General Assembly declared July 18th Nelson Mandela Day in 2010. The celebration of this international day recognizes and gives credence to the former South African President’s commitment to human rights, peaceful conflict resolution and reconciliation. It is an annual celebration of Nelson Mandela’ life and a global call to action for people to recognise their individual power to make an imprint and change the world around them.
The South African Embassy would like to invite everyone to honour and observe the 13th International Nelson Mandela Day on the 18th of July by dedicating 67 minutes to do good to the next person, particular the less fortunate.