Tunisia 1959 World Refugee Year

Tunisia · 1959 · 100f

This stamp was issued to commemorate World Refugee Year, a United Nations initiative to focus attention on the plight of refugees. The design features a stylized bird being sheltered by a pair of hands, symbolizing protection and aid for those displaced. The inscription "ANNÉE MONDIALE DU RÉFUGIÉ" reinforces the stamp's purpose.

Issued in 1959, this stamp was part of a global philatelic effort by over 70 countries to raise awareness and funds for refugee crises, reflecting a growing international humanitarian consciousness in the post-war era.