International Education Year, UNESCO

Lebanon · 1970 · 15p

This stamp commemorates the International Education Year, an initiative by UNESCO. The design features a stylized human figure composed of the letters 'U' and 'N' for United Nations, with its head formed by a book, symbolizing knowledge and learning. The UNESCO logo is also present, reinforcing the theme of global cooperation in education.

Issued in 1970, this stamp was part of a worldwide series celebrating the International Education Year, which aimed to promote education as a fundamental human right and a key to development.