A/HRC/39/38 overcome racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance. Education was an important aspect of that struggle. IV. Conclusions 45. In concluding the panel discussion, the President of the Human Rights Council recalled that Nelson Mandela had been one of the greatest contemporary human rights leaders, who had been committed to advancing all human rights for all people. The celebration of his exceptional life achievement should serve as a reminder of the importance of holding firm to a morally just vision, and of working relentlessly to achieve positive change. 46. The celebration of the centenary of Nelson Mandela should also underscore the great deal of work still required to realize Mr. Mandela’s ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons lived together in harmony and with equal opportunities. Millions of individuals continued to suffer pervasive injustice, racial prejudice and social exclusion worldwide. 47. The joint celebration, in 2018, of Mr. Mandela’s centenary and the seventieth anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, afforded an important opportunity to renew determination to put an end to all human rights violations and turn Nelson Mandela’s vision of a just and democratic society into reality. All Member States must keep in mind the values of human rights and dignity, equality and justice, peace and democracy, and freedom. 8