Interparliamentary Union 1889-1989 Stylized Human Figures, International Anniversaries and Events, Republic of Cyprus

Interparliamentary Union 1889-1989 Stylized Human Figures, International Anniversaries and Events, Republic of Cyprus

Postage stamps--Cyprus--History

Γραμματόσημα--Κύπρος--Ιστορία

The International Parliamentary Union (IPU) whose headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland, was established in 1889. An international organization of parliaments of sovereign states it is the focal point for worldwide parliamentary dialogue, peace and cooperation among peoples. It promotes the firm establishment of representative democracy, coordination, contacts and the exchange of experiences among parliaments and parliamentarians. It is also supportive of the United Nations in the defense and promotion of human rights and shares with it the same objectives.
Over one hundred and thirty national parliaments are members of the IPU whose budget, financed out of public funds of the members, totaled 9.91 million Swiss Francs in 2004. The 83rd Inter-Parliamentary conference was held in Nicosia in 1990 and the 17 cents stamp commemorating the event forms part of a set of stamps covering anniversaries and events.

Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus

Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία

Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus

Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία

Library of Cyprus University of Technology

Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology

4th September 1989

Designer: A. A. Ioannides

Απαγορεύεται η δημοσίευση ή αναπαραγωγή, ηλεκτρονική ή άλλη χωρίς τη γραπτή συγκατάθεση του δημιουργού.

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1989-INT ANN+EVENTS-15C

35.160417, 33.346556

Alex Matsoukis, Athens