Nelson Mandela's experiences, including his imprisonment and fight against apartheid, profoundly shaped his perspective on human rights. Mandela's long struggle for equality and social justice as an anti-apartheid revolutionary led him to understand the deep-rooted issues of oppression and discrimination. His personal sacrifices forged a commitment to advocate for not just the rights of Black South Africans, but for all oppressed people, emphasizing the global need for human dignity and freedom.