Mandela and Machel were elected Decade Child Rights Heroes by 7,1 million children in the Global Vote. Graça said:
– Nelson Mandela and I are very touched and humbled by being honoured by the children. At the same time we have respect for holding the trust and hope of millions of children. The mission they have entrusted us with is huge. We have to ask: how do we meet the aspirations of these children?”

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