Nelson Mandela was an anti-apartheid activist from South Africa who fought for the rights of the oppressed majority. Apartheid was a system of racial segregation and discrimination that was enforced in South Africa from 1948 to 1994. Mandela led the struggle against segregation, which denied basic human rights to non-white South Africans. He spent 27 years in prison as a result of his activism, but ultimately helped bring about the end of apartheid and the establishment of a democratic South Africa. Mandela's legacy continues to be felt today, as his work to promote unity and equality still inspires people around the world.
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