15th Anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights

Issued in 1963, this stamp commemorates the 15th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 10 December 1948. The declaration established a common standard of fundamental rights and freedoms for all people and became one of the most influential documents in modern international law and human rights history.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the French Somali Coast (Côte Française des Somalis) joined the worldwide observance of this important anniversary and expressed support for the principles of human dignity, equality, justice, and fundamental freedoms. The issue highlighted the ongoing importance of promoting and protecting human rights and recognized the role of international cooperation in advancing these universal ideals.