July 18 is observed as Nelson Mandela International Day every year. For 67 years, Nelson Mandela devoted his life to the service of humanity. There’s so much that the inspiring leader has achieved in the eyes of the South African people and the world over. Here are a few photos from his life.

From top left, clockwise: Mandela with his first wife – Evelyn; Nelson Mandela in old age; the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Nelson Mandela; Nelson Mandela with Francois Pienaar after the Springboks (SA rugby team) won the Rugby World Cup in 1995 (The movie ‘Invictus’ was based on this story); Mandela at the Congressional Black Caucus

Did you know that Nelson Mandela had various names that people called him by? Click on the names to read more…

Image Sources: Wikimedia Commons