Ethiopia 1960 World Refugee Year

Ethiopia · 1960 · 55c

This stamp was issued to commemorate World Refugee Year (1959-1960), a United Nations initiative to raise awareness and funds for refugees worldwide. The design features a map of Africa with a stylized, uprooted tree symbolizing displacement, with the World Refugee Year emblem above.

Issued during the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie, this stamp reflects Ethiopia's participation in international humanitarian efforts coordinated by the United Nations during the post-colonial era.