It will be the first Nelson Mandela International Day, as the United Nations passed a resolution on the day in November 2009, declaring 18 July an international day set aside for humanitarian activities. 
Itakuwa ndiyo Siku Kimataifa ya Nelson Mandela ya kwanza tangu Umoja wa Mataifa ulipopitisha azimio mwezi Novemba mwaka 2009, likiitangaza tarehe 18 Julai kwamba ni siku inayotengwa kwa ajili ya shughuli za kuimarisha utu.