Universal Postal Union

It’s 2024 and UPU is officially kicking off its 150th anniversary celebrations!🎂 Established in 1874 by the Treaty of Berne, UPU is the second oldest international organization in the world, which became a United Nations specialized agency in 1948. To mark this special year, the UPU International Bureau has prepared a rich programme for all UPU members, partners, and friends that will invite to take a look back at the rich history of postal services⏳ and a glance forward to their ever evolving role in socioeconomic development🌍 The UPU’s anniversary theme is "150 years of enabling communication and empowering peoples across nations". Learn more here👉https://bit.ly/48t6LS0 📱Join and follow the campaign using #UPU150.

A #LetterToTheFuture✍… from #SriLanka. Lisathma Munasinghe Binuthi, 10, shares her experiences of living in a digital age where global connections are stronger than ever. Yet, she values the timeless practice of #LetterWriting, believing it to be a unique way to share creativity, innovative thoughts, and emotions💌 #ILWC #SummitOfTheFuture https://bit.ly/40ZP75i

#UniversalReach: 🌀 Not even a snowstorm will prevent postal workers in #Austria from delivering letters and packages to recipients. When severe storms caused massive mudslide damage in parts of Carinthia, making many roads impassable, Matthias – one of Österreichische Post AG’s dedicated delivery personnel – took to the cable car to deliver #mail. For several days, he rode up to the Gerlitzen #mountain station and then continued on foot to complete his deliveries🚠

#UniversalReach: In 1956, the United States Postal Service tested innovative “talking mailboxes” in #NewYork City🔊 These special #mailboxes, equipped with speakers and microphones, allowed postal clerks in the Post Office to answer questions about postage rates, products and services. What a unique idea to enhance customer service!

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A #LetterToTheFuture✍… from #Botswana. Onkarabile Amantle Letso Moome, 13, reflects on a world at a crossroads, facing formidable challenges that require deliberation and action. Yet, she believes in a future full of opportunities for transformative change - a future where divisions are bridged by our shared humanity, and empathy, compassion, and solidarity flourish🌍 #ILWC #SummitOfTheFuture https://bit.ly/40ZP75i BotswanaPost

Welcome the latest UPU research on the evolving dynamics of #eCommerce shipments and the postal sector📦 Our new study explores factors influencing the use of postal products, highlighting outdated standards, challenges in #LastMile #delivery, and the need for updated remuneration rules. Based on 28 interviews, it also delves into the importance of #data regulations, alternative delivery methods like lockers, greener #logistics, and adapting to modern e-commerce demands. Discover all the findings👉https://bit.ly/4cBLx5J

💡Attention collectors and #heritage enthusiasts: The latest UN stamp issue celebrates the beauty and significance of UNESCO #WorldHeritage Sites in the Republic of #Korea. For over 25 years, the United Nations Postal Administration has highlighted extraordinary sites that hold cultural, historical, and natural value for humanity: https://bit.ly/4cxPCb6 #philately

It’s International Bat Night🦇 #BatNight is observed annually on the last weekend of August and is intended to raise awareness about the vital role of these nocturnal creatures in our ecosystems. #Bats are essential for pollination, seed dispersal, and insect control, making them key players in maintaining #biodiversity. 📸Bat stamps by Vietnam Post. More themed #stamps in the UPU WNS global #stamp database: https://bit.ly/49il2Bp #philately

#DidYouKnow that #mail was once delivered by #airship? In the early 1930s, the famous #GrafZeppelin, one of the largest and most advanced airships of its time, didn't just carry passengers—it also delivered mail across continents. In total, Graf Zeppelin made almost 600 flights and completed the first nonstop air crossing of the Pacific Ocean. Thanks to historic documents preserved by Swiss Post, we know that Graf Zeppelin made special mail drops during its flights, connecting people in a way that was truly revolutionary. What an extraordinary journey for ordinary mail! Source: PTT-Archiv Photo credit: ETH Zürich-Bibliothek