![]() We thank him for giving us hope, for reminding us of our responsibility as leaders, and for giving us reason to believe we are and can be a true Rainbow Nation. We salute our beloved Archbishop for all he did to build this nation. Here are a few tributes from world leaders and other notable figures following his death. His legacy, which calls for us to speak up for those who are vulnerable and to work towards achieving equality in all spaces, lives on. ![]() ![]() Global Citizen mourns the passing of Archbishop Tutu, a man who symbolized both joy and justice. He was a man who openly danced when he felt the music, cried when he was moved, and shared deep and meaningful love for the people and citizens around him. He didn’t just use his voice to stand up for morality he used it to sing in joyous moments, cheer in exciting ones, and express pride in his country and his people. World leaders shared sorrows, South African citizens celebrated his legacy, and everyone mourned the loss of the lively yet strong-willed energy that Tutu was known for. He would later be credited for dubbing a united South Africa the “rainbow nation.”Īs the world heard of the legend’s passing in late December, tributes and shared memories with the Archbishop flooded social media. He helped guide South Africa into its state of democracy, having chaired the Truth and Reconciliation Commission that was necessary for the country to heal from the wounds caused by apartheid. Throughout his life, Tutu stood for equality and integrity, and he was a universal representation of morality. ![]()
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