1968 was proclaimed by the United Nations as the “International Year for Human Rights” to mark the 20th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Many countries, including Yemen, issued commemorative postage stamps to celebrate this occasion and promote awareness of human rights globally
Yemen’s 1968 Human Rights Stamps
The Yemen Arab Republic released several postage stamps in 1968 specifically dedicated to the theme of human rights and the UN declaration:
Human Rights Souvenir Sheet (s/s): Yemen also issued a souvenir sheet (s/s) in 1968 dedicated to human rights, referenced as “Human rights s/s”
Human Rights 3v (gold): This is a set of three stamps with a gold finish, commemorating the International Year for Human Rights. These stamps are listed as “Human rights 3v (gold)”.
