A prominent figure in the anti-Apartheid movement was Nelson Mandela. His leadership and advocacy against the system of racial segregation in South Africa made him an international symbol of the struggle for freedom and justice. Mandela spent 27 years imprisoned for his activism before becoming the first black president of South Africa in 1994. His efforts were pivotal in dismantling the Apartheid regime and fostering national reconciliation. Mandela's legacy continues to inspire movements for equality and human rights globally.