Freedom from Hunger Campaign - 3 fils

Freedom from Hunger Campaign - 3 fils

Year
1963
Face Value
3
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
National Events, Animals

Catalogs References

Michel
IQ 367
Yvert & Tellier
IQ 351
Stanley Gibbons
IQ 636

Technical Details

Colors
Green
Perforation
13½ x 14
Printing
Offset lithography
Printers
German State Printing Works, Berlin
This stamp commemorates the Freedom from Hunger Campaign, an international initiative launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to combat hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. The campaign sought to increase public awareness of food shortages and to encourage countries to improve agricultural production, rural development, and nutrition programs. It became one of the most important global efforts aimed at strengthening food security and improving living conditions in developing regions.

By issuing this stamp, Iraq highlighted the importance of agriculture and livestock in supporting national development and food supplies. The issue reflects international cooperation in addressing hunger and emphasizes the need for sustainable agricultural practices, improved food production, and support for rural communities as essential elements in the fight against poverty and malnutrition.