The United Nations (UN) has awarded Jorge Fernando Branco Sampaio of Portugal and Dr. Helena Ndume of Namibia the 2015 UN Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize.
According to the UN:
“The Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize is a global call to action for all citizens of the world, to take up the challenge and follow in the formidable footsteps of Madiba; a man who transformed his life, served his country and freed his people,”
The prize is also in observance of the Nelson Mandela International Day. Nelson Mandela was a noble true leader, who has contributed profoundly to his community and the world through his dedicated work in the development and reconciliation of his people.
Ndume and Sampaio are the first laureates of the Nelson Mandela Prize.
