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  • 25 Rials 1985, Y# 49, Yemen, North (Arab Republic), Decade for Women
  • 25 Rials 1985, Y# 49, Yemen, North (Arab Republic), Decade for Women
Description

The United Nations Decade for Women, spanning from 1975 to 1985, centered on addressing policies and issues affecting women, including pay equity, gender-based violence, land ownership, and various human rights concerns. It was endorsed on December 15, 1975, by the United Nations General Assembly through Resolution 31/136.

The Decade officially comprised three global gatherings and conferences in Mexico City, focusing on "consciousness raising," Copenhagen, emphasizing the establishment of "networks," and Nairobi, fostering "the solidarity of women worldwide." Additionally, numerous regional meetings were conducted in collaboration with specific UN agencies (UNESCO, WHO, ECLA, EEC) and non-governmental organizations (YWCA, World Council of Churches, National Association of Women).

The Yemen Arab Republic (YAR), also known simply as North Yemen or Yemen (Sanaʽa), was a country from 1962 to 1990 in the northwestern part of what is now Yemen. Its capital was at Sanaʽa. It united with the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen (commonly known as South Yemen) on May 22, 1990 to form the current Republic of Yemen.

Obverse

Depicts the coat of arms of the Yemen Arab Republic (1974–1990) encircled by a a garland of vine and leaves surrounded by the inscription "Central Bank of Yemen" in Arabic above and dates below.

The national emblem of Yemen depicts the Hawk of Quraish with a scroll between its claws. On the scroll is written the name of the country (Yemen Arab Republic) in Arabic. The chest of the eagle contains a shield that depicts a coffee plant and the Marib Dam, with seven blue wavy stripes below. The flagstaffs on the right and left of the eagle hold the flag of Yemen.

The Hawk of Quraish is a symbol which is found on a number of emblems, coat of arms and flags of several states of the Arab world. The Arabs of the Arabian Peninsula, today especially those from the Persian Gulf coast, are traditionally falconry experts; falcons (and hawks) are seen as status symbols and one of the Arabs' favourite animals. Also the traditions and recorded history about the Quraysh and Muhammad claim a falcon had been used as clan symbol. Therefore, several variants of the Quraishi hawk were and are seen in the flags, coat of arms, seals and emblems of several Arab states until today. In that meaning, the Hawk of Quraish is a rival to the so-called Eagle of Saladin.

البنك المركزي اليمني
الجمهورية العربية اليمنية
١٤٠٥هـ - ١٩٨٥مـ

Reverse

Depicts three women in various categories - the first modern woman carrying a book, villages, rural and urban areas women behind encircled by the inscription above and denomination below, the symbol of the Decade by Valerie Pettis (a combination of a stylized dove and the biological symbol of femininity) left.

The zina, which translates to “beauty,” is a loose knee-length dress with long sleeves and a Vneck, worn with baggy pants and is often embellished. The hijab, or headscarf, is worn almost universally by women in Yemen.

عشر سنوات لهيئة الأمم المتحدة للمرأة
٢٥ ريال
UNITED NATIONS DECADE FOR WOMEN

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.925
Weight 28.28 g
Diameter 38.6 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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