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Like slavery and apartheid

"Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings." ~ Nelson Mandela during the launch of the 'Make Poverty History' Campaign, Trafalgar Square, London, England, 3 February 2005

"Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings." ~ Nelson Mandela during the launch of the 'Make Poverty History' Campaign, Trafalgar Square, London, England, 3 February 2005

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