Stamp Name: International Year for Human Rights
Stamp Type: Commemorative
Stamp Issue Date: 01/01/1968
Postal Stamp Denomination: 15 paise
The United Nations general assembly named the year 1968 as the International Year for Human Rights. This was because it marked the twentieth anniversary of the proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was approved on the 10th of December 1948. According to then secretary general U Thant it ranks second to the Charter of United Nations when it comes to human rights.
The theme of the year was – “Greater recognition and full enjoyment of the fundamental freedoms of the individual and of human rights everywhere.” Hence, aiming at universal respect for and observance of human rights for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, sex, language or religion. In 1968, the Government of India joined the celebrations of the International Year for Human Rights. A national committee was instituted to co-ordinate the celebrations all over the country.
Stamp Type: Commemorative
Stamp Issue Date: 01/01/1968
Postal Stamp Denomination: 15 paise
The theme of the year was – “Greater recognition and full enjoyment of the fundamental freedoms of the individual and of human rights everywhere.” Hence, aiming at universal respect for and observance of human rights for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, sex, language or religion. In 1968, the Government of India joined the celebrations of the International Year for Human Rights. A national committee was instituted to co-ordinate the celebrations all over the country.
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