A great light has gone out in the world
Summary
A statement by Natural Justice reflecting on the legacy of Nelson Mandela following his death, emphasizing his role in South Africa's reconciliation and the ongoing need to fight for equality and justice.
Key insights
- Nelson Mandela is remembered as a leader who transitioned from 27 years of political imprisonment to become the first Black President of South Africa, leading a government of diverse races, interests, and beliefs through a process of reconciliation.
- Despite Mandela's inspirational legacy, racial and economic divides continue to persist globally, necessitating continued efforts to advocate for equality, freedom, and justice.
Cite the original document
- APA
- Henderson, I. (2013). A great light has gone out in the world. Natural Justice. https://naturaljustice.org/a-great-light-has-gone-out-in-the-world/
- Chicago
- Henderson, Ian. A great light has gone out in the world. Natural Justice, 2013. https://naturaljustice.org/a-great-light-has-gone-out-in-the-world/.
- Wikipedia
- {{cite press release |last1=Henderson |first1=Ian |title=A great light has gone out in the world |publisher=Natural Justice |date=5 December 2013 |url=https://naturaljustice.org/a-great-light-has-gone-out-in-the-world/ |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}
- BibTeX
- @misc{henderson2013great, author = {Henderson, Ian}, title = {{A great light has gone out in the world}}, publisher = {Natural Justice}, year = {2013}, month = dec, url = {https://naturaljustice.org/a-great-light-has-gone-out-in-the-world/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }
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