Issued by the United Nations Postal Administration in 1959, this 4¢ stamp commemorates World Refugee Year (1959–1960) — a global initiative to draw attention to the plight of refugees and promote international solidarity. The design, in vivid red and white, depicts protective hands sheltering a human figure, symbolizing compassion and humanitarian aid. Encircled by a laurel wreath, the image conveys hope and unity under the UN’s mission. Multilingual inscriptions — in English, French, Spanish, Russian, and Chinese — highlight the organization’s universal reach.