Prince Harry of England warned Monday at the UN of the existence of “a global attack on democracy and freedom” and urged all citizens of the world to mobilize to face it.
Harry, who was speaking at the Nelson Mandela International Day celebration event, asked that the legacy of the historic South African leader be taken as an example and never give up defending values and principles.
We have a choice: either be apathetic and despair and give in to the gravity of what we are facing, or do what Mandela did every day,” Harry told the United Nations General Assembly plenary.
The Duke of Sussex recalled how the historic South African president, who spent 27 years in prison for his fight against the regime racial segregationHe always knew how to “find the light”, even in the darkest moments, and worked tirelessly for what he believed in.
Harry acknowledged that the situation in the world right now is especially difficult.with a pandemic underway, with climate change “wreaking havoc” and with certain groups using “lies and misinformation” to harm the majority.
From the horrible war in Ukraine to the rollback of constitutional rights here in the United States, we are witnessing a global attack on democracy and freedom.”
The youngest son of the Prince of Wales, heir to the British throne, assured that he sees the spirit of Mandela reflected in those who mobilize to protect the environment; young activists in favor of equality and justice, or in the work of organizations such as World Central Kitchen, an initiative of the Cook Spanish José Andrés to fight against hunger and with whom his foundation collaborates.
In a speech that lasted about 15 minutes, Harry highlighted his love for Africawhere he claims to have felt closer to his mother, Diana of Wales, and where he learned that he had met his “soul mate”, Meghan Markle, who accompanied him to the ceremony at the UN headquarters in New York.
The couple entered the United Nations headquarters smiling and holding hands to participate in the ceremony in memory of Mandela, which was attended by several senior officials of the organization and national representatives, along with other personalities such as the mayor of New York, Eric Adams. .
Since 2010, the UN has celebrated Mandela’s birthday on July 18. with a day that encourages people to spend at least 67 minutes working for the community in honor of the 67 years that the historic South African leader has dedicated to public service.
Source: Observadora
