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for the global citizen festival, mandela 100. we will be welcoming activists, presidents and prime ministers to the stage from around the world. everybody is here, to celebrate the life of nelson mandela. and to pledge to continue his work around the globe. you know what one of his final speeches, mandiba said that apart i d, poverty is not natural. it is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings. and all of us here, we can all play a part. however big or small in this global movement. the key to global citizens movement, its heartbeat is action. it s why we re all here today to celebrate. over 4.2 actions that you all took to earn your tickets to get here. every single one of you, you
your communities, our country and our world. no matter what issues you re passionate about, no matter what causes you re fighting for, there s one thing all of you can do that i guarantee you will make a difference, and that is electing leaders who share your values and will stand up for you in the halls of power. so as a citizen and as an activist, it s critical that you get registered and cast your vote this november and make sure that everyone you know, your friends, family, neighbors, colleagues, make sure all of them are registered and ready to vote too. our democracy only works with your participation, and that s why i m so glad that global citizens movement has teamed up with when we all vote to ensure that every eligible voter casts their vote. not just in the election this november, but in every election for every office. so register to vote today.