One world. One postal network.

The Universal Postal Union is a United Nations specialized agency and the postal sector's primary forum for international cooperation.

 

The Universal Postal Union is a United Nations specialized agency and the postal sector's primary forum for international cooperation.

 
  • Statement on Ukraine
    04.03.2022 Statement by the Director General of the International Bureau of the UPU on the conflict in Ukraine
    Statement on Ukraine
    Statement on Ukraine Read
  • UPU puts a spotlight on gender equality
    03.03.2022 In March, the UPU is focusing on gender equality initiatives across the sector. UPU’s Postal Regulation and UN Policies Programme Manager Susan Alexander spoke to UPU News about the importance of the Post in fostering gender equality and how UPU is driving these initiatives forward.
    UPU puts a spotlight on gender equality
    UPU puts a spotlight on gender equality Read
  • Addressing poverty in Uruguay
    02.03.2022 Addressing is a crucial infrastructure connecting people with essential services. Uruguay has been investing in its addressing system to foster the socio-economic development for those living in irregular settlements.
    Addressing poverty in Uruguay
    Addressing poverty in Uruguay Read
  • March 8th 2022
    Voice Mail Exchanges: International Women's Day
    "Sustainable means equal: Women in postal leadership," 8 March, 14:00-15:30 CET. Online on Zoom, livestream on UPU TV. Register now!
    March 8th 2022
    Voice Mail Exchanges: International Women's Day
    Voice Mail Exchanges: International Women's Day Read

The 27th Universal Postal Congress in Côte d'Ivoire

The 27th Universal Postal Congress took place in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, from 9 to 27 August 2021.

Read the closing press release.

Read the closing speech of the Director General of the UPU.

Watch the inspiring Congress video, Promises Kept: 2013-2022

Read "Promises Kept"

Check the dedicated web page

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COVID-19: Information and updates from the UPU

The UPU's International Bureau (IB) has been monitoring the disruptions to the global postal supply chain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and is seeking to identify possible ways to mitigate its impact.

The UPU also supports the postal network, which has been an essential service provider during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has created a specific programme Post4Health to promote and enhance that role and in particular in the health sector. 

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Latest publications

Union Postale No.4 2021

Union Postale No.4 2021

23.12.2021

This edition of UNION POSTALE features the reflections of UPU Director General Bishar A. Hussein and Deputy Director General Pascal Clivaz as they prepare to hand the organization over to its newly elected leadership team in January 2022.

Terminal Dues – New Frontiers for a Changing World

Terminal Dues – New Frontiers for a Changing World

19.11.2021The publication Terminal Dues – New Frontiers for a Changing World considers the evolution of the UPU’s terminal dues system over the last 50 years from its origins to the present day, and analyzes the major policy and market factors that have shaped, and continue to shape, the evolution of this pillar of the global postal network.
Innovating Digital Financial Services for Posts

Innovating Digital Financial Services for Posts

01.11.2021

A cross-sectional study on the potential and pathways for innovations in postal digital financial services.

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