Abolition of slavery and servitude in Tunisia January 23, 1846

This program celebrates the historical avant-garde of Tunisia, the first country in the Arab-Muslim world to have abolished slavery under the reign of Ahmed Bey I. The work of artist Ridha Zaafrane, rich in colors and composed of multiple intertwined views, carries a powerful message of human dignity, diversity and rediscovered freedom. This stamp highlights a key moment in Tunisian humanist heritage, recalling the country's centuries-old commitment to fundamental rights and equality among all citizens.