Nelson Mandela Day | Guterres pays tribute to Nelson Mandela's legacy

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has paid tribute to the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, describing the late statesman as a towering figure of peace, reconciliation, justice and human rights.

In a message marking Nelson Mandela International Day, Guterres said Madiba championed equality and the eradication of poverty, reminding the world that ending poverty is not an act of charity, but an act of justice and a shared responsibility.

The UN chief also used the occasion to highlight growing global inequality, saying too many people continue to struggle to access basic needs such as decent work, education and shelter, while wealth remains concentrated in the hands of a privileged few.

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