Lecture 'Nelson Mandela Lecture - From the 1976 Soweto Uprising to Constitutional Democracy: Reimagining the Future of Youth'
- For whom
- Alumni , Press , Employees , Private individuals , Students
- When
- 08-12-2026 from 19:30 to 22:00
- Where
- Zaal De Blauwe Vogel, City Library De Krook, Miriam Makebaplein 1, 9000 Ghent
- Language
- English
- Organizer
- Africa Platform of Ghent University Association
- Contact
- annelies.verdoolaege@ugent.be
- Website
- https://www.africaplatform.ugent.be/event/ghent-university-nelson-mandela-lecture-2026
The Nelson Mandela Lecture has become a renowned public event in Ghent, offering an opportunity to reflect on the legacy of Mr. Mandela.
Under the theme 'From the 1976 Soweto Uprising to Constitutional Democracy - Reimagining the Future of Youth', Professor and South African Human Rights Commissioner Tshepo Madlingozi will engage in an intergenerational dialogue with young people selected by the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund.
Together, they will reflect on the 30th anniversary of South Africa’s Constitution and the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising, viewed through the lens of Nelson Mandela’s enduring legacy.
The discussion will explore whether these milestones offer grounds for imagining a hopeful future for the country’s youth.