Issued by France in 1988, this commemorative stamp marks the 40th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, proclaimed in Paris in 1948 by the United Nations. The stamp prominently features the opening line in French: “Tous les êtres humains naissent libres et égaux en dignité et en droits” (“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights”). Designed by Durand-Megret, the minimalist blue design symbolizes global unity and human dignity. This issue reflects France’s historic role as the host city where the declaration was adopted, making it a meaningful thematic piece for collectors of human rights, UN history, and social justice philately.