Ethiopia 1960 World Refugee Year

Ethiopia · 1960 · 5c, 10c, 15c, 20c, 25c, 30c, 40c, 50c, 60c, 80c, 1$, 2$

This set of twelve stamps was issued to commemorate World Refugee Year. The designs feature Emperor Haile Selassie I alongside symbolic imagery representing refugees, such as a family seeking shelter under a tree and a hand offering protection. The stamps highlight Ethiopia's participation in the global effort to raise awareness and aid for displaced persons.

Issued during the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie I, this set aligns with the international World Refugee Year (1959-1960), a United Nations initiative to focus attention on the plight of refugees worldwide.