MAGYAR POSTA / EMBERI JOGOK EGYETEMES NYILATKOZATA 30. ÉVFORDULÓJA (30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS) / Hungarian Postage Stamp 

Made in Hungary 

Value of the stamps:  1Ft + 1Ft + 1Ft

This is a text that appears on a postage stamp issued by Hungary in 1978. It marks the 30th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a historic document that proclaims the inherent rights and freedoms of all human beings. The stamp features the artwork of Szabó István, a Hungarian painter and graphic artist who specialized in portraits and landscapes. The text lists the name of the declaration in Hungarian and English, as well as the year of its adoption by the United Nations General Assembly.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is considered the most comprehensive and influential human rights document in the world, as it outlines 30 fundamental rights that form the basis of a democratic society. The declaration was adopted on December 10, 1948, in the aftermath of World War II, as a response to the atrocities and oppression that had shaken the conscience of humanity. The declaration expresses the common ideal that all people and nations should strive for, through education and promotion of these rights and freedoms, as well as through national and international measures to ensure their universal and effective recognition and application1.

The stamp is part of a series of six stamps that celebrate different aspects of Hungarian culture and history. The other stamps feature the Hungarian Parliament Building, the Chain Bridge, the Fisherman’s Bastion, the Matthias Church, and the Heroes’ Square.