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United For Peace
In September 2025, the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) in conjunction with the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and 10 other postal organizations will jointly issue “Dove of Peace” embroidered stamps to celebrate the International Day of Peace and promote the value of peace to people all around the world.
It is a very rare occasion that the UPU and 11 postal organizations jointly issue stamps to promote peace. In addition to the UN Postal Administration, the other postal organizations are Aland (Finland), Armenia, Austria, Barbados, Cyprus, Faroe Islands (Denmark), Greenland (Denmark), Liechtenstein, Luxembourg and Switzerland.
The “Dove of Peace” stamp features an embroidered white dove carrying on olive branch outlined in blue symbolizing a shared commitment to promoting peace. The peace dove glides forward with outstretched wings speaking a language that knows no borders, no religions, no ideologies. The project transcends borders just like real doves, acting as unique postage ambassadors unifying people from around the world, carrying a global message of peace.
This limited-edition stamp crafted from textiles was embroidered and manufactured by the Austrian company Hämmerle & Vogel. While seemingly simple it involves skillful craftsmanship. It is both practical and artistic combining a great design with a powerful message.