Tunisia 1959 International Refugee Year

Tunisia · 1959 · 25f

This stamp commemorates the World Refugee Year, an international effort to raise awareness and funds for refugees. The design symbolically depicts a pair of hands releasing a bird, representing freedom and hope for displaced people. The simple yet powerful imagery conveys a message of compassion and liberation.

Issued as part of a global initiative by the United Nations, this stamp reflects Tunisia's participation in the World Refugee Year (1959-1960), which aimed to address the plight of refugees worldwide, particularly those displaced after World War II and other conflicts.