Following Mandela's legacy to achieve global equality and justice | Amina Mohammed

In her powerful opening remarks at TEDxJohannesburgSalon: 17 Global Goals, held on Nelson Mandela International Day, 18 July 2024, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed reflects on Mandela’s enduring legacy of equality and justice. Highlighting the urgent need to address global challenges such as poverty and climate change, she emphasizes the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. As Chair of the UN Sustainable Development Group, she calls for renewed leadership and collective action, urging us to follow Mandela’s example in building a just and equal world for all. — Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the UN and Chair of the UN Sustainable Development Group, is a Nigerian leader in sustainable development. Former Minister of Environment in Nigeria, she spearheaded climate action efforts. At the UN, she played a key role in creating the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals. Mohammed's career spans education, social services, and advising four Nigerian presidents.