Iran 1960 World Refugee Year
Iran · 1960 · 6 Rials
This stamp was issued to commemorate World Refugee Year. The design features a pair of cupped hands sheltering a bird, symbolizing protection and care for displaced people. The emblem of the World Refugee Year is also prominently displayed.
Issued as part of a global philatelic effort to raise awareness and funds for the World Refugee Year (1959-1960), a United Nations initiative to aid refugees, particularly those displaced in Europe after WWII and Palestinian refugees.
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