联合国设立“曼德拉日”

The United Nations General Assembly has declared 18 July Mandela Day, to mark the contribution of Nelson Mandela to world freedom.

联合国大会将7月18日定为曼德拉日，以此纪念纳尔逊·曼德拉为世界自由所做的贡献。

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Mr Mandela has spent more than six decades as an activist  

The resolution（决心，分辨率） was introduced by South African Ambassador Baso Sangqu.

He described his former president as an icon² and a symbol of hope whose life had mirrored United Nations' ideals（理想，模范）.

Libyan diplomat³ Dr Ali Abdussalam Treki, the current General Assembly president, said the move showed the body's "attachment⁴ to freedom".

The 18 July was chosen because it is Nelson Mandela's birthday. He turned 91 earlier this year.

Charities associated with the former South African leader have been campaigning for such a day for some time.

They want people to give 67 minutes to a good cause - reflecting the 67 years Mr Mandela has spent as an activist.