This video features Nelson Mandela's intervention during the Executive Board meeting of UNESCO on October 13, 1993, at the UNESCO headquarters. In his speech, Mandela discusses the social, political, and economic challenges facing South Africa after apartheid. He talks about the efforts made to transition from a resistance movement to a government addressing social issues, including employment, violence, and health crises like AIDS. Mandela emphasizes the importance of education, science, and culture for the development of the nation and advocates for international cooperation to solve these issues. He calls for national unity to rebuild the country and affirms that education is essential for enabling youth to acquire the skills needed for future prosperity.