Disabled, 1981

In 1976, the General Assembly proclaimed 1981 as the International Year of Disabled Persons (IYDP). It called for a plan of action at the national, regional and international levels, with an emphasis on equalization of opportunities, rehabilitation and prevention of disabilities. The theme of IYDP was "full participation and equality", defined as the right of persons with disabilities to take part fully in the life and development of their societies, enjoy living conditions equal to those of other citizens, and have an equal share in improved conditions resulting from socio-economic development. Other objectives of the Year included: increasing public awareness; understanding and acceptance of persons who are disabled; and encouraging persons with disabilities to form organizations through which they can express their views and promote action to improve their situation. A major lesson of the Year was that the image of persons with disabilities depends to an important extent on social attitudes; these were a major barrier to the realization of the goal of full participation and equality in society by persons with disabilities.

Date of issue: 2 November 1981

Expiration date:

Design: M. Mathy

Printing: Harrison and sons limited, Buckinghamshire, England

Perforation: 14

Size: 45 x 26 mm

Sheet: 25 (5 x 5)

Marginal inscriptions: white, with plate numbers at right bottom.

Circulation: 125,000

No 1110. 2k, archer in wheelchair

No 1111. 5k, deaf

No 1112. 10k, missing a limb

No 1113. 18k, blind

No 1114. 50k, polio survivor

No 1115. 150k, gesture-language, deaf and dumb

No 1116. 500k, prosthesis

No 1117. 800k, pigeon the symbol of freedom

The series:

The imperforated series is in size and coloring exact the same as above:

Remark: the white border around these stamps is much larger when cut from a side, top, bottom or corner of a sheet.

There are no variations or curiosities known for any of the above shown material.