Freedom fighters and Magna Carta

Listen to Genevieve talking about Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela.

Both Gandhi and Mandela fought for equality and an end to racial discrimination.

Mandela and Gandhi spoke of how they had been inspired by the principles of Magna Carta.

• Can you think of any other well-known 20th century freedom fighters?

• What were they inspired by?

Share your ideas in the comments below.