30 June 2015

New Special Covers

Special Carried Cover on Chennai Metro Rail – 29th June 2015

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To commemorate the inaugural run of Chennai Metro Rail between Koyambedu and Alandur, Tamilnadu Postal Circle released a Special carrier cover featuring the Chennai Metro Rail design and route etc. (Special Cover approval no. TN/17/205) The special cover was released by Shri Mervin Alexander, Postmaster General, Chennai City Region. Special covers were carried during the first journey of the new train. Design of the special cover was taken from The Hindu newspaper. Back side of cover carries information about passenger capacity of each train, speed, travel time and number of stations etc. and delivery marks.

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Special Cover on Shri B. Ramachandra Adityan – 28th June 2015

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A special cover was released in memory of B. Ramachandra Adityan at Kayamozhi in Tuticorin district by J. Charukesi, Post Master General, South Zone, Madurai and was received by Mr. R. Sarath Kumar, Tenkasi, MLA on 28th June 2015.

B. Ramachandra Adityan was a managing editor of Malai Murasu, popular Tamil evening newspaper. He was the eldest son of Daily Thanthi founder Si. Balasubramania Adityan. He was also instrumental in launching weeklies and magazines such as Devi, Kanmani and Penmani and Tamil daily Kathiravan. Mr. Adityan played a vital role in rescuing Tamilnad Mercantile Bank after the bank went out of the control of Nadar community to the Essar group in 1990s. The Nadar communities were the original promoters of TMB. He passed away on 16th October 2013 due to prolonged illness.

Special Cover on Kodagu District Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Madikeri - 23rd June 2015

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Kodagu District Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Madikeri was established in the year 1964. It has been working for the past 50 years on the principle of Vyapari Dharma (Business Ethics). The chamber has around 28 branches in Kodagu with a membership of over 3500 members.

On the occasion of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of KDCCI, a Special cover was released by Shri S. Rajendra Kumar, Postmaster General, South Karnataka at a function organized by the Chamber of Commerce at Valley View Hotel, Madikeri, Kodagu Madikeri on 23rd June 2015 (Special Cover approval no. KTK/45/2015). Shri Praksah, President and Mrs. Monty Ganesh, Secretary, Shri Chidvilas, Past President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and other members of the CCI were also present on the dais.

The special cancellation depicts the logo of the chamber of commerce and industry featuring the traditional weapons of Kodagu the rifle, the ‘Vedtu Kathi’ and the ‘Peechi Kathi’.

Courtesy – Indian Philately Digest

New stamps on Fruits and Vegetables

 

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Date of Issue : 16 June 2015

Israel Philatelic Society has introduced a set of stamps on theme “Vegetables”. These stamps aim to propagate healthy nutrition. The issue consisting of five items was released and put on sale on the 16th of June. These stamps feature vegetable slices on marginal tabs.

The world of nutrition has undergone a revolution in recent decades. Plants such as vegetables have been found to contain tens of thousands of active ingredients that offer far-reaching health benefits. These substances are called phytochemicals (phyto = plant in Greek). Some phytochemicals are pigments (colors). These pigments and phytochemicals are abundantly healthy.

The red color – contributes to fighting cancer and heart disease. The orange color – maintains proper function of the immune system and fights cancer. The green color – slows the ageing of the eye, maintains healthy vision and strengthens bones. The white color – helps maintain vascular and cardiac health and wards off bacteria and infection. The purple color – slows ageing processes such as that of the brain.

Tomato

Tomatoes are rich in the red pigment lycopene. Lycopene is an effective antioxidant that contributes to reducing the risk for various types of cancer, such as prostate cancer. Lycopene and other components of the tomato also help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C and are a source of vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin K, potassium and dietary fiber.

Onion

Layer after layer, the onion offers aroma, flavor and powerful healthful properties. The sulfur compounds that are unique to the onion and members of its family help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancers such as stomach cancer and more. Onions are rich in quercetin – an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, and also provide B vitamins and vitamin C.

Lettuce

Green lettuce contains chlorophyll and is rich in the yellow-green pigment lutein. Lutein is an antioxidant that contributes to slowing the ageing of the eye and maintaining healthy vision. Lettuce provides an abundance of nutritional components which help to reduce the risk of disease and contribute to bone health: vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, folate and other B vitamins, potassium, iron and dietary fiber.

Purple Cabbage

Purple cabbage is rich in purple pigments known as anthocyanins, which are antioxidants that contribute to slowing ageing processes, such as that of the brain. They also fight atherosclerosis as well as cardiovascular disease. As part of the Brassicaceae family, this cabbage contains anticancer substances. Purple cabbage is rich in vitamin C and provides vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin K, potassium, iron, calcium and dietary fiber.

Carrot

Carrots contain yellow-orange pigments from the carotene family, such as beta-carotene and alphacarotene. These carotenes contribute to reducing the risk of cancer and also serve as a source of vitamin A. This vitamin is vital to vision, and in particular night vision, as well as to maintaining proper immune system function, healthy skin and normal growth. Carrots provide five different B vitamins as well as vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K and potassium and are rich in dietary fiber.

Summer harvest stamps from USPS

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Every summer, some of America’s favorite foods are in season.he U.S. Postal Service® celebrates a few of those favorites ‒ corn, tomatoes, cantaloupes, and watermelons ‒ with four new stamps that will be put on sale in July.

Vintage produce advertising, including 19th- and early 20th-century crate labels, seed packets, and catalogs, inspired these stamp designs. Though not all produce was shipped in wooden crates, the stamp art is especially reminiscent of vintage crate labels.

The four stylized labels are drawn in the same color palette of red, black, green, and yellow-orange. The produce names are in white lettering at the tops of the four stamps. The word “Forever” is enclosed in a banner centered along the bottom of the stamp; the letters “USA” are to the right of the banner.

After America’s railroads linked the East and West Coasts in the 1870s, growers in agricultural areas could ship their products to locations across the country. To distinguish their wares from other producers, growers commissioned special crate labels from printing houses that employed some of the day’s best graphic artists. The artists created designs that featured clever slogans and unusual styles, though the art did not necessarily relate to the produce inside. Illustrations might portray bathing beauties, historic events, landscapes, animals, or the grower’s family.

Young People for a Healthy Diet

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Austrian Post has released a special motivating and colorful stamp on theme “Young People for a Healthy Diet”. The author of this item, Jakob Hansbauer, convinced the jury with a collage of fruit and vegetables, and it is his subject that can be found on the 2015 Youth Stamp. The peculiarity of this stamp is that it was not created by famous artists but instead by young people themselves – for four years.

This year, young people were encouraged to submit drawings, paintings, collages or photographs on the topic of a healthy diet – the technique being at the participant’s choice. The topic of a healthy diet is particularly important for children and young people because it is at this early age that the basis is laid for later dietary habits. Obesity is a topic that affects an increasing number of young people, and a varied age-appropriate diet with plenty of vegetables and fruit is the best precondition for turning healthy children and young people into healthy adults.

The youngsters had time until the end of January to submit their works of art, which they did in large numbers. After the closing date, an expert jury selected their favourite. The choice fell on Jakob Hansbauer, a 14-year-old stamp collector from Elsbethen near Salzburg, where he attends the grammar school in Akademiestrasse. Like many others, he had read about the competition in the journal “Die Briefmarke”, which he receives each month through his Austrian Post subscription, and decided to participate. Jakob, who likes drawing in his free time, designed a face, made up of a head of cabbage, carrot hair, an orange, a pear, a pea pod and a banana, and winking cheerfully.

As he said in the interview with Sybille Pudek, the head of the Youth Department of the Federation of Austrian Philately Associations (VÖPh) for the magazine “Die Briefmarke”, his idea was that this picture should generate an appetite for fruit and vegetables. He is particularly proud that his drawing is now decorating the stamp, since he collects all the stamps he can get his hands on. His other hobbies include hiking and nature, as he said in the interview.

This stamp, the result of this year’s “Young people for a healthy diet” competition, has a nominal value Euro 0.68 with a surcharge of 20 cent to be used for the youth work of the Federation of Austrian Philately Associations. This includes a large number of activities such as school projects in which children are introduced to philately, seminars and the provision of material to youth groups. In addition, this 20 cent surcharge is used for presence at exhibitions and for the holding of the “Young people’s day” at the Christkindl post office near Steyr.

29 June 2015

Postcard on International Yoga Day From Portugal

 

 

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A commemorative Post card was issued on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga in Portugal on 21st June. The post card was signed by the Ambassador of India to Portugal, Dr. Jitendra Nath Misra, President of the Portuguese Yoga Confederation, Jagat Guru Amrta Suryananda Maha Raja and Director Sales, CTT Correios de Portugal, Dr. Jose Laia Henriques.

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Courtesy : Ministry of External Affairs Govt.of India

26 June 2015

Stamp on Women’s basketball European championship

 

 

 

European Women’s Basketball Championship - 11 to 28 June 2015

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Magyar Posta issued a special stamp to mark the Women’s Basketball European Championship. The design of the special stamp features a basketball shoe and a high-heel shoe, referring to the diversity of sportswomen, and the national flags of the host nations. The issue was released on the 4th of June.This is a beautiful stamp with a nice design depicting  a basketball shoe and a woman’s shoe – giving a symbolic look of Women’s Basketball Championship.

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Hungary and Romania are jointly hosting the 35th European Women’s Basketball Championship between 11 and 28 June 2015.The matches are being played in five Hungarian and three Romanian cities.

Twenty teams including the Hungarian national side are playing in the European Championship. The winning team will go to the 2016 Olympic Games and the teams in the next four places will compete in the Olympic qualifying tournament. Hungary will vie with the defending champions Spain as well as Slovakia, Lithuania and Sweden in the MKB Arena in Sopron for a place in the semifinals.

New Special Cover 

Celebrations of Sri Ahobila Mutt released - 22nd June 2015 - Srirangam

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The 60th birthday of the 46th Azhagiyasingar, Sri Ranganatha Yatheendra Mahadesikan, was celebrated as Shashtyabdha Poorthi Mahotsavam with a 5-day event from 18th June to 22nd June 2015 at Srirangam. On the occasion a Special Cover and My Stamp were released by Shri J.T. Venkateswarlu, Post Master General, Tiruchirappalli region which were received by Shri Parasaran, Member of Rajya Sabha. S. Rajagopalan, Chief Executive Officer of the Mutt and several devotees were present on the occasion.

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Sri Ahobila Mutt is a Sri Vaishnava religious institution established 600 years ago in a place called Ahobilam by Srimad Athivan Satakopan. The present Peetathipathi of Sri Ahobila Mutt, His Holiness Srimad Azhagiyasingar Srivan Sathakopa Sri Ranganatha Yatheentra Mahadesikan became the 46th Pontiff of Sri Ahobila Mutt. He took full charge of the Mutt with his Pattabhishekam held on 22nd May, 2013 at Srirangam.

Courtesy : Indian Philately Digest

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23 June 2015

New special covers

 

Special Cover on First International Yoga Day – 21st June 2015

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As a part of International Yoga Day celebrations, Public Health Department of Goa released a Special Cover on First International Yoga Day on 21st June 2015 at function held at seminar hall of Secretariat, Porvorim, Goa. Special cover was released by Postmaster General, Goa Region Shri P. N. Ranjit Kumar in presence of Dy. Chief Minister of Goa State, Shri Francis D’Souza. (Special Cover approval no. MH/22/2015)

 

Derived from the Sanskrit word yuj, Yoga means union of the individual consciousness or soul with the Universal Consciousness or Spirit. Yoga is a 5000 year old Indian body of knowledge. Though many think of yoga only as a physical exercise where people twist, turn, stretch, and breathe in the most complex ways, these are actually only the most superficial aspect of this profound science of unfolding the infinite potentials of the human mind and soul.

Special Cover on Dr. K. S. Shah Birth centenary year - 20th June 2015

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A special cover was released at the function organised at Jamnagar Head Post Office to mark centenary year of Dr. K. S. Shah on 20th June 2015.The special cover was released by Shri Ram Bharosa, Postmaster General, Rajkot Region in presence of Shri Dinesh Patel, Mayor of Jamnagar Municipal Corporation.

Dr. K. S. Shah was an eminent surgeon, social worker and a leader based at Jamnagar. He was one of the pioneering general surgeons of Saurashtra Region. He started the first private Surgical Hospital and Nursing Home at Jamnagar. He introduced to Jamnagar more than fifteen voluntary organisations as its founder, prominent amongst them were Rotary Club, Lions International, Youth Hostels Association of India, Red Cross, Indian Medical Association and Association of Surgeons of India. He also took active part in the formation of Jamnagar Municipality which later became the Jamnagar Municipal Corporation.

Courtesy – Indian Philately Digest

 

 

21 June 2015

Stamp and Coins released on International Day of Yoga

 

 

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21 June – International Day of Yoga

 

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Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi released a commemorative stamp and a miniature sheet in denomination of Rs. 5 each on International Day of Yoga during inaugural function of the International Conference on Yoga for Holistic Health held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 21st June, 2015. The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge) and Health & Family Welfare, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, the Minister of State for Finance, Shri Jayant Sinha, Baba Ramdev and other dignitaries were present at the release function.

Commemorative Coins on International Day of Yoga

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Photo Courtesy - United News of India

 

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Postal Museum inaugurated at Postal Training Centre, Vadodara on 20th June 2015

The Postal Museum was inaugurated by Shri Ganesh Sawaleshwarkar, Director, Postal Training Centre, Vadodara in the premises of Postal Training Center, Vadodara on 20th June 2015. Inauguration function was well attended by local philatelists, staff members of Department of Posts and Postal Training Centre.

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The postal museum displays an array of paraphernalia of the bygone era’s postal system. Leather cash bags, red cloth cash bag, old scale and weights, scale box, various badges worn by postal employees made of brass, aluminium and plastic, old Morse (telegraph) instrument , old order books of different post offices, code names and index letters book, old postal guides, post office manuals, binder, different sizes of letter boxes, wooden letter box, mobile (cycle) post office box, postman uniform and bag, leather portfolio bag, mail overseer bag, lantern, stamp cancellation machine etc. have been displayed in the museum. Philatelic covers and a statue of Halkara (postal runner) are also on display in the museum.

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Courtesy Prashant Pandya – Vadodara

20 June 2015

21 June - International Day of Yoga

 

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21 June - International  Day of Yoga

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India Post will issue a  commemorative stamp and a Miniature sheet on International  Day of Yoga on 21st June 2015 . The stamp will  be released by  Prim Minister Shri Narendra Modi at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.Design of the stamp features the logo of the International Day of Yoga.

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June 21 was declared as the International Day of Yoga by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 2014.Yoga, a physical, mental and spiritual practice having its origin over 6000 years ago in India and Nepal, aims to integrate the body and the mind.The declaration of this day came after the call for the adoption of 21 June as International Day of Yoga by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address to UN General Assembly on September 27, 2014 wherein he stated:

"Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfilment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness within yourself, the world and the nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help us deal with climate change. Let us work towards adopting an International Yoga Day."

India Post earlier issued a postage stamp on Maharshi Patanjali, famous Yoga Guru on 10th August 2009 and a set of four stamps on 21st December 1991 featuring four important Asans of Yoga .

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Yog Asans

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Date of Issue : 21 December 1991

 

18 June 2015

Stamps on World Teacher’s Day by San Marino Post

 

 

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Date of Issue : 16 June 2015

San Marino Post released a set of two stamps  on 16th June 2015, celebrating the World Teacher’s Day which is held annually on 5th October.

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The first stamp of the set  shows some stylized pupils listening to a teacher holding a book in his hand . They are standing on a pile of books, which means that roots and knowledge come from the same fertile soil. On the second stamp, the teacher is showing light of knowledge to the students. The same design appears on the first day cancellation of the stamp.   A grateful homage to the teachers who help the intellectual and social development of the new generations.

 

World Teachers' Day, held annually on October 5th since 1994, commemorates teachers’ organizations worldwide. Its aim is to mobilize support for teachers and to ensure that the needs of future generations will continue to be met by teachers.

According to UNESCO, World Teachers' Day represents a significant token of the awareness, understanding and appreciation displayed for the vital contribution that teachers make to education and development.

Education International (EI) (the global union federation that represents education professionals worldwide) strongly believes that World Teachers' Day should be internationally recognized and celebrated around the world. EI also believes that the principles of the 1966 and 1997 Recommendations should be considered for implementation in all nations.

Over 100 countries observe World Teachers' Day. The efforts of Education International and its 401 member organizations have contributed to this widely spread recognition. Every year, EI launches a public awareness campaign to highlight the contributions of the teaching profession.

New stamps on sports

 

 

28th SEA Games at Singapore

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Date of Issue – 5 June 2015

Singapore Post has released special stamps to celebrate Singapore hosting the . The four commemorative stamps feature the official mascot Nila and were put into circulation on the 5th of June.

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Designed by graphic designer Wong Wui Kong, SingPost said the 28th SEA Games stamp issue will be treasured memento for sport enthusiasts and stamp collectors. “The SEA Games is an important regional activity and returns to Singapore after 22 years. It is also held this year which is Singapore’s 50th year of independence”, the press release said.

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Held every two years since 1959, the SEA Games feature a rich mixture of sports, many that are on the Olympic program but also a few that keep faith with the region’s unique sporting interests, including the exotic pencak silat, sepak takraw and dragon boat racing.

Singapore last hosted the Games in 1993 but specifically asked to stage the SEA Games this year as part of its 50th anniversary of independence from Malaysia.Organised by Singapore Southeast Asian Games Organising Committee (SINGSOC), the Games are held from Jun 5 to 16 with Singapore Sports Hub as the main venue for the Games.

17 June 2015

Majestic emperor penguin on new US stamp

 

 

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Date of Issue – 1 June 2015

US Postal Service has released a  stamp dedicated to animals. This particular issue pays tribute to the majestic emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri). The item was unveiled and put into circulation on the 1st of June.

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Largest of the penguin species, the emperor stands over three feet tall and can weigh more than 80 pounds. Emperor penguins rely on a layer of fat and a waterproof coat of short, stiff feathers to protect them from the subzero temperatures, powerful winds, and icy waters in their Antarctic habitat. Emperor penguins can dive deeper than 1,500 feet in pursuit of fish, squid, and crustaceans ‒ farther than any other bird. They can stay submerged for nearly 20 minutes, though they usually resurface much sooner.

Penguins Digital Color Postmark

 

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The stamp art is a stylized drawing of a pair of emperor penguins on a cool green background. The pop of orange and yellow on the birds’ beaks and ear patches lends a regal look to the aptly named emperors.

Penguins is being issued in self-adhesive sheets of 20 and coils of 100 stamps. The words “ADDITIONAL OUNCE” on this stamp indicate its usage value. Like a Forever® stamp, it will always be equal in value to the applicable price for the price category printed on them at the time of use.

11 June 2015

Stamps on World Kiss Day– 6 July

 

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Date of Issue : 16 June 2015

Here are new stamps to be released by San Marino  on  two unusual themes. Both the sets will be released on 16th June 2015.

San Marino Post is to release an original stamp set to celebrate one of the most pleasant holiday – World Kiss Day. The issue consists of four items that are to be put into circulation on the 16th of June.

The event has been celebrated in the United Kingdom on the 6th July since 1990 and it spread soon worldwide. Its aim is to pay homage to a gesture that contains in its intrinsic value the sense of love in its wider and universally recognized forms.

The set dedicated to the World Kiss Day recalls immediately the feeling of brotherly sharing and symbolic human union: the kissing lips have the shape of a red heart full of passion and happiness.

World Toilet Day – 19th November

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Date of Issue – 16 June 2015

San Marino Post dedicates  issued a set of stamps to the World Toilet Day. The set depicts colorful and vivid figures using toilet. The design suggests a serious reflection upon this dramatic topic in order to make the access to sanitation for all a priority of global development. The issue is to be put into circulation on the 16th of June.

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In 2013 the UN General Assembly declared November the 19th “World Toilet Day”. This event provokes the conscience of the developed western countries. In fact the access to sanitation, which we take for granted, is still a dream for a third of mankind. 2.5 billion people don’t have access to proper sanitation, including toilets and latrines, with dramatic consequences on human heath, dignity and security. Every day 2,000 children under 5 years old die because of diarrhoea due to poor sanitation. The most affected areas are India and Sub-Saharan Africa.

The open defecation for girls and women in some countries brings the risk of being kidnapped or raped in the search of an isolated place. Moreover, many girls skip the school when they begin menstruating because the schools don’t have improved sanitation. Therefore the United Nations launched a wide campaign with the aim of awakening public opinion towards the lack of proper sanitation in many countries of the world.

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Covers from Russia

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image Thanks to EN Limanski for these nice covers from Russia.

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