A meaningful commemorative issued by Ecuador for the 1959–1960 World Refugee Year, featuring the iconic green tree with exposed roots symbolizing hope, stability, and new beginnings for displaced people. Printed by Enschedé, the stamp reflects strong 1960s design aesthetics with clean typography and bold symbolism. This issue is sought after by collectors of humanitarian themes, UN-related commemoratives, and Latin American postal history. A well-centered and vibrant example adds significant visual appeal to any thematic collection.