Ethiopia 1960 World Refugee Year

Ethiopia · 1960 · 10c, 15c, 20c, 25c, 30c, 50c, 60c, 80c

This set of eight stamps was issued to commemorate World Refugee Year. The design features a stylized tree with deep roots, sheltered by a pair of hands, symbolizing protection and new beginnings for displaced people. The stamps were part of a global omnibus series where many countries issued stamps with a similar theme to raise awareness and funds for refugee crises.

World Refugee Year (1959-1960) was a major international effort by the United Nations to focus attention on the plight of refugees worldwide, particularly those still displaced after World War II and other conflicts.