The Hector Pieterson Memorial is located in Soweto, South Africa, and commemorates the life of Hector Pieterson, a young boy who became a symbol of the struggle against apartheid. He was one of the first victims of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, which protested the use of Afrikaans in schools. The memorial features a statue of Hector being carried by a fellow student, capturing the moment of his tragic death. Inaugurated in 1999, the memorial serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made during the fight for freedom and equality in South Africa. It is part of the larger Hector Pieterson Museum, which provides historical context about the uprising and its impact on the nation. Visitors can learn about the events that led to the protests and the ongoing legacy of the struggle against apartheid.