Britain's Prince Harry addressed the United Nations General Assembly at its annual celebration Monday of Nelson Mandela International Day.
NEW YORK CITY -- Britain's Prince Harry addressed the United Nations General Assembly at its annual celebration Monday of Nelson Mandela International Day and spoke about the legacy of the South African anti-apartheid leader who spent 27 years in prison and became his country's first Black leader.
The world still faces challenges that were there during Mandela's life, including racial intolerance, the divide between rich and poor, hunger and food insecurity, a mission diplomat said. The General Assembly established July 18 -- Mandela's birthday -- as an international day to honor him not only by celebrating his life and contributions but by carrying out the tradition of participating in a community service activity.A former actress, she spoke at a conference at U.N. headquarters organized by UN Women on International Women's Day in 2015, before her marriage to the prince.
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