1754) "United Against Discrimination", United Nations: "International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination" (21.03): A set of three Stamps issued by the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) on behalf of its Geneva, Vienna and New York offices): Date of Stamps issue: 19.03.2021:

1754) "United Against Discrimination", United Nations: "International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination" (21.03): A set of three Stamps issued by the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) on behalf of its Geneva, Vienna and New York offices): Date of Stamps issue: 19.03.2021:

On 19.03.2021 the United Nations Postal Administration will issue three mini-sheets of ten stamps each, on the theme “United Against Racism and Discrimination”. 

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is 21 March annually.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has been at the forefront of the fight against racism since its creation in 1945. 

In 1978, it adopted the Declaration on Race and Racial Prejudice which reaffirms that “All human beings belong to a single species and are descended from a common stock. They are born equal in dignity and rights and all form an integral part of humanity”. This quote appears on the stamp sheets in English, French and German respectively.

The Stamps:

For this Stamp Series, the UNPA has focussed on the "UNESCO Master Class Series" to combat Racism and Discriminations. 

Launched in 11/2019 as a global “training for trainers” initiative, the series seeks to empower students to become youth champions in their own schools and communities and spread awareness on how to deconstruct the mechanisms underlying racism and discriminations. 

Using a human rights-based approach, the courses address various topics related to inclusion and non-discrimination, such as racial discrimination, gender-based discrimination, rights of indigenous peoples and discrimination against persons with disabilities.

“The Master Class” series artwork which appears on the stamp sheets, was designed by Abracadabra Design Studio (Mexico).

The three Stamps denominated in $1.20, CHF 2.00 and 1.80 Euro, each with a different design, but communicating the same message - "UNITED AGAINST RACISM AND DISCRIMINATION".

The First Day Cover (FDC) has all the three stamps issued affixed at right. The messages contained thereon in different languages as placed at left - "UNITED AGAINST RACISM AND DISCRIMINATION".

The special cancellation Handstamp/Postmark shows three people supporting one another. The Cancellation is dated - "19.03.2021".

Three First Day Covers (FDCs) with single cancelled stamps affixed thereon.

Three First Day Covers (FDCs) with cancelled blocks (set of 4 identical stamps) affixed thereon.

Three Sheetlets of ten Stamps each.

Collectibles.

Technical details:

Issue Date: 19.03.2021

Designer: Abracadabra Design Studio (Mexico)

Printer: Cartor Security Printing (France)

Process: Hexachrome

Size: 30 mm x 44 mm 

Stamp Values: US$ 1.20, CHF 2,00, € 1,80

For some other interesting posts from United Nations Organisation, please visit the following links:

1) Old Town of Avila, Spain: A UNESCO World Heritage Site featured on a 2 Euro Proof Coin by the Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre Real Casa de la Moneda" (FNMT-RCM- "National Coinage & Stamp Factory - The Royal Spanish Mint)

 2) Along the Silk Road 2017 World Heritage - UNESCO: A set of 6 stamps issued on 03.08.2017

3) Climate Change Summit, United Nations Organisation (New York): A set of 6 stamps and 3 Souvenir Sheets brought out by the United Nations Postal administration (UNPA) on the theme - "A Race we can win - A Race we must win" on 23.09.2019

4) World Bee Day: A set of three Stamps issued by the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA)on behalf of three offices - New York, Geneva and Vienna to bring focussed attention on Bees: Stamps issue date: 20.05.2019

5) "ACT NOW" United Nations Climate Action Campaign: A sheet of ten stamps issued by the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA)featuring 10 global actions that people can take in ther daily lives to confront the Climate crisis and help the planet: Date of Stamp set issue: 27.03.2020

6) 75th Anniversary of the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), India: A Rs.75/- Quaternary Silver Coin issued by the Government of India, commemorating the milestone: Date of Commemorative Coin Release: 16.10.2020

7) 75th Anniversary of the United Nations Organisation (UNO), The Netherlands: A Coin-card set of three denominations of 0.50 Euros, 0.20 Euros and 0.05 Euros minted by the Royal Dutch Mint to celebrate the milestone: Year of Coin-card issue: 2020

8) Panda Twins - Qiqi and Diandian, "United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Global Animal Goodwill Ambassadors" depicted on 3 - stamp Mini Sheet (MS) which commemorates the China World Stamp Expo (11-17.06.2019) and SINGPEX (2019)

9) Ping Yao, China: Ancient City and UNESCO World Heritage site: 2,000 Yuan, 100 Yuan Gold Coins and 10 Yuan Silver Coin, released by the People's Bank of China in 2019

10) World Soil Day (5th December), United Nations (UN): The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) has issued a Commemorative Stamp Sheet (SS) of 10 Stamps of $1.20 each celebrating World Soil Day: Date of Stamp Sheet issue: 05.12.2020

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