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What we are ready to do and sacrifice, each for a country of our dreams, a better world, was the challenge addressed to the Portuguese by the president of the Mandela Fundao, in an exclusive RTP interview, at the same time. centenary occasion
In this special information folder, we bring you a series of documents evocative of one of the most iconic leaders of our time, who died almost five years ago, after leading the struggle against apartheid in South Africa and became a worldwide symbol of reconciliation, the defense of dignity, tolerance and elevation at all.
Let us also note the exclusive testimonies of Mac Maharaj, partner of Nelson Mandela at Robben Island and Jorge Sampaio, the first Nelson Mandela Prize of the United Nations (2015) and an unpublished gallery of photos of Madiba, which for a decade accompanied the Black historical leader co head of the Lusa delegation in South Africa and returned professionally in 2013 to cover the funeral ceremonies.
In addition to links for two RTP documentaries, from the life of Nelson Mandela, we included record a selection of Madiba quotes and the centennial program promoted by the 39, IPAV, with the support of the Lisbon City Council
Hatang Seal
Chairman of the Mandela Foundation, Hatang Seal, challenged the Portuguese to take the initiative and the individual responsibility of S & # 39; to involve in the construction of the country in which they dream to live and bequeath to their children
"What counts in life, it is not the simple fact Nelson Mandela
In an interview with RTP He said it is the best way to honor Nelson Mandela's humanitarian heritage and to deal realistically and effectively with each other.
"We ask people to do three things , be the legacy that they say they like and try have to help build a company of values, "said Hatang. "The third thing is for us to find Madiba in ourselves, in other words, to be good people."
"The world is in trouble because our value system is out of balance, human solidarity is no longer a priority". the president of the Mandela Foundation. "Brave people are not afraid to forgive in the name of peace" – Nelson Mandela.
"If there is anything I learned from Madiba, it was to try to secure the construction of the country of my dreams, in other words I must be responsible for the country I want.I have to ask myself every day when I wake up What am I doing to help build the country of my dreams? "
" In Portugal, do you have the country of What do you look like?
Mac Maharaj
One of Nelson Mandela's last prisoners challenged the world's citizens to question what they are willing to do on behalf of his dignity and those whose life touches "Hold resentment, it's like drinking poison and waiting for it to kill its enemies" – Nelson Mandela
A panel promoted to Estoril by the Horasis Foundation, Mac Maharaj, a humanist man and servant of Madiba, shared his own experience of survivors of torture by jailers at Robben Pris on Island, where Nelson Mandela was an example that he will cherish for the rest of his days, giving him the strength of
"You can undress me, beat me, but you can not take away my dignity if I am an accomplice . If I cooperate.If I accept it.It is the only thing that remains to me under the worst conditions Maharaj pointed out. "Being free does not free us from
live in a way that respects and strengthens the freedom of others. – Nelson
Mandela.
"Mandela said when entering prison: I will get out of this situation intact ." This is how it has turned the longest and most painful ordeal in jail into an opportunity to look at each other and say that's the strength of it. enemy, he will do everything he can to destroy me. What can I do to prevent him from taking me without my consent? "
" I believe it is the
Jorge Sampaio
The fragile soil of Jorge Sampaio, when he climbed on the main stage of the Conference Center "The education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world "- Nelson Mandela
first recipient of the UN Nelson Mandela Award in 2015, was one of the lecturers dedicated to Madiba by the Horasis Foundation Conference. He underlined the conversations that they had – then as Presidents of the respective countries – on the Indonesian occupation of East Timor and the notable role of the anti-apartheid leader in the resolution of this issue.
"I am more and more convinced and we will have a lot of trouble integrating people into the system, in the right way, how it should be done," said Sampaio in recognition of the approach by Mandela in the face of the most problematic situations
"I would like to make two quotations to him, which seem particularly appropriate to me today: The greatest glory of living."
"We deny a person his human rights and we are questioning his own humanity "this is not by never missing but by recharging ourselves every time we fall in. I walked a long way to freedom. I tried not to to break, but I made mistakes in this course "
" The other is: I found out that after climbing a mountain, we found that # 39, there were many others to climb I think this includes a great vision of history. "
Hatang Seal
He was the chosen person in person to manage and transmit to future generations his documentary heritage and his life imprint; "Do not judge me for my successes but for the moments when I fell and I retreated" – "Do not judge me for my successes but for the moments when I fell and where I fell. I moved back
Nelson Mandela
"One of the things we must do is give hope." If there is something missing in the lives of many people, it is hope, leaving them indifferent, "warned Sello Hatang.
We are here with you to ensure that you May you succeed in your walk "We are here with you to ensure that you succeed in your walk" "
" For many who do not have hope, life is still a lottery, "he said, questioned by the moderator." They succeed because in their life they have taken the right letter, when it should be the responsibility of the countries and companies that it happens. "[19659030] "My photos of Nelson Mandela"
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Elson Mandela and President Frederik de Klerk
Agreement on the date of the first multiracial elections in South Africa Soweto for the first multiracial elections in South Africa (1994) / Photo: Antnio Mateus – RTP
Ceremony of inauguration ceremony of Nelson Mandela in as the first black president of South Africa The dedication of Nelson Mandela in the first edition of his autobiography "Long Walk to Freedom" / Photo: Antnio Mateus – RTP
The parabns stones at Nelson Mandela left by the citizens annim osno tour border residence of Madiba in Houghton, Johannesburg (18 July 2012) / Photo: Antnio Mateus – RTP
Residence of Nelson Mandela and Winnie Mandela on Vilakazi Street
Soweto, (before his arrest) turned into a museum. (December 2003) / Photo: Antnio Mateus – RTP
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The Nelson Mandela court in Qunu, where he was buried (December 2013) / Photo: Antnio Mateus – RTP
The Nelson Mandela court in Qunu, where he was buried (December 2013) / Photo: Antnio Mateus – RTP
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Mural painting at the Mandela Memorial, built in Qunu, where he was buried (December 2 013) / Photo: Antnio Mateus – RTP
Nelson Mandela Memorial in Mvezo, birthplace of Madiba. (19659044) Vitral Nelson Mandela at the Regina Mundi Catholic Church, Soweto, the only one dedicated in a church for the duration of the visa (December 2013) / Photo: Antnio Mateus – RTP
Cover of the book "Mandela: The Exemplary Rebel" / Nelson Mandela: The Paths of Freedom
Documentary: "The Legacy of Mandela"
Celebration of the Centenary of the Birth of Nelson Mandela: Program
Best Photography: Siphiwe Sibeko – Reuters
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