Ethiopia 1960 World Refugee Year

Ethiopia · 1960 · 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c

This set of two stamps was issued to commemorate World Refugee Year. The designs feature a stylized family of refugees, representing those displaced by conflict and persecution, seeking shelter and a new beginning. The simple yet powerful imagery highlights the universal human need for safety and home.

Issued as part of a global omnibus series, these stamps raised awareness and funds for the United Nations' World Refugee Year (1959-1960) initiative, which aimed to address the plight of refugees worldwide, particularly those still displaced after World War II.