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SIDS pledge to advocate post’s role in accelerating digital economy development
12.03.2024 — The pledge was made as part of the Mahé Declaration adopted at the close of the UPU’s first-ever SIDS Postal Leaders Forum, which took place 5-7 March in Mahé, Seychelles, and focused on digitalization and sustainable growth boosters for small island developing states (SIDS).
SIDS focus on inclusive digital development
07.03.2024 — Nearly 30 small island developing states (SIDS) gathered in Mahé, Seychelles, this week to participate in the UPU’s inaugural SIDS Postal Leaders Forum.
Unlocking the past and unveiling the future of envelopes: how standardization reshaped the envelope in the 1960s
06.03.2024 — In the wake of the economic crisis of 2008 and the unprecedented lockdown of 2020, the once-prevalent tradition of sending letters has faced a steady decline, hastened by the widespread adoption of the Internet. This shift is leading to the gradual disappearance of the humble envelope, prompting a closer examination of the standardization efforts spearheaded by the Universal Postal Union (UPU) over half a century ago.
UPU holds first-ever postal forum for SIDS
05.03.2024 — The Universal Postal Union (UPU) – the United Nations specialized agency for international postal cooperation – opened its inaugural postal development forum for small island developing states (SIDS) in Mahé, Seychelles, today.
UPU sets the tone: Building an inclusive and diverse postal sector
01.03.2024 — 2023 saw a genuine breakthrough in the UPU’s work on gender equality and the empowerment of women. With the adoption of its inaugural gender equality policy and the completion of the UPU’s first-ever gender capacity assessment, the UPU is preparing the ground for the new, modern postal sector, which capitalizes on its diversity and thrives by providing equal opportunities for all.
Historians to reflect on UPU’s past to brighten its future
31.01.2024 — As the Universal Postal Union celebrates 150 years, one historian emphasized that the organization’s long history is not a foregone conclusion. In the face of challenges – which have been numerous in one and a half centuries – it has evolved, perhaps pointing a way forward.
Historians’ Colloquium 1-2 February 2024
15.12.2023 — The Universal Postal Union (UPU) celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2024. On this historic occasion, the UPU will host its first-ever international academic colloquium, welcoming 40 academics and historians as well as philatelists from over 16 countries around the globe.
Côte d’Ivoire, Canada, Germany and India win the UPU’s TradePost Awards
08.12.2023 —
The Universal Postal Union (UPU) launched the first TradePost Awards during its inaugural TradePost Forum held in Geneva, Switzerland. Côte d’Ivoire, Canada and Germany were announced as the winners in the three official categories, and India received an award in a special category dedicated to trade initiatives promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on gender equality and climate action.
Commitment for a Sustainable Future: Global Postal Community to Foster Climate Education at COP28
04.12.2023 — Emirates Post Group and the Universal Postal Union, in collaboration with the UAE’s Ministry of Education and UNITAR, highlighted the role of postal networks in advancing climate education.
UPU calls on young people to envision a brighter future this World Children’s Day
20.11.2023 — On World Children’s Day, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) is proud to announce the theme of its upcoming 53rd International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People. This edition will take place in 2024, during the UPU’s 150th anniversary year. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on the future of the world using the prompt, "At 150 years old, the UPU has served people around the world for more than eight generations. The world has changed enormously since then. Write a letter to future generations about the world you hope they inherit."
UPU Regulatory Conference navigates evolving e-commerce horizon
15.11.2023 — The UPU Regulatory Conference, held on 9 November during the organization’s Council of Administration (CA) meetings, provided a comprehensive platform for global leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of the postal sector in the age of e-commerce.
Postal forum on addressing targets new technologies to open up opportunities
09.11.2023 — During its autumn Postal Operations Council session, the UPU organized the first Addressing Forum in the Abidjan Postal Cycle (2021-2025) bringing together multi-sectoral expert speakers and attracting a global audience of more than 200 participants. The Forum showcased the importance of integrating geospatial data with pioneering geographic information system (GIS) technologies in managing addresses to maximize their data quality.