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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.

🎥 Watch the full video message from United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on the occasion of #WorldPostDay 2024 and the #UPU150 anniversary.

🦅 Happy World #MigratoryBird Day! Today, we celebrate and protect migratory #birds and the delicate ecosystems they rely on as they journey across continents. This year’s theme, Protect Insects, Protect Birds, highlights the essential role that insects play in the survival of migratory birds. #Insects provide vital food for birds, especially during migration and breeding season. Yet, due to climate change, deforestation, and pesticide use, insect populations are declining - putting migratory birds at risk as well. These beautiful #stamps from Egypt remind us of the shared responsibility to preserve our planet's #biodiversity and take action for these remarkable travelers. https://bit.ly/3U7MtIB #philately Egypt Post

To mark #WorldPostDay and the #UPU150 anniversary, the Swiss Confederation hosted a special reception, bringing the international community together in the heart of #Berne. The event opened with remarks from H.E. Mr Albert Rösti, Head of the Federal Department for the Environment, Transport, Energy, and Communications General Secretariat GS-DETEC, and UPU Director General Masahiko Metoki, who underscored how Switzerland’s steadfast support has helped UPU connect nations for 150 years. Other highlights included: 🏆Presentation of the Postal Excellence Award to Mr Roberto Cirillo, CEO of Swiss Post, for his organization’s leadership in the global #PostalDevelopment ranking for the eighth consecutive year 🎶A cultural performance by Swiss alphorn players 🎂A #UPU150 cake-cutting ceremony Thank you to #Switzerland for a memorable evening and your longstanding hospitality!

During #WorldPostDay and #UPU150 celebrations in Berne, UPU Director General Masahiko Metoki welcomed Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and Ian Saunders, Secretary-General of the World Customs Organization (WCO), for a trilateral meeting focused on strengthening the longstanding cooperation between the three organizations. Together, they explored ways to drive trade, support sustainable development, and enhance global connectivity🤝 UPU and #UNCTAD also signed a renewed agreement focused on advancing seamless data exchange between postal and customs services (through UPU's CDS and UNCTAD's ASYCUDA), reinforcing efficient and reliable global #trade and #eCommerce for the years ahead.

The #WorldPostDay and #UPU150 ceremony at the UPU headquarters in Berne was a celebration of the past and the future of global postal services🚀 The event brought together high-level guests, each sharing powerful messages that honored the post’s pivotal role in connecting people. The ceremony began with inspiring #WorldPostDay messages from the UPU Director General and the United Nations Secretary-General. Representing the UN SG in person, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan emphasized the importance of the UPU’s mission and the UNCTAD-UPU partnership, which has been instrumental in promoting modernization in developing countries🌍 She envisioned a future where trade thrives and borders are no barriers to human connection. We also heard from UPU partners like World Customs Organization, International Telecommunication Union, International Civil Aviation Organization, OTIF - Intergovernmental Organisation for International Carriage by Rail, and World Trade Organization, along with messages from UPU members and their postal services. Adding a touch of history, attendees enjoyed a performance of the UPU anthem - a recently rediscovered piece composed for the UPU’s 100th anniversary🎼 Thank you to everyone who joined us in Berne and around the world. Here’s to the next 150 years of advancing communication and connection across borders! 📸Full photo story👉https://bit.ly/401JXrk Ian Saunders Marjan Osvald Philippe Wahl Wolfgang Küpper Doreen Bogdan-Martin

Aliaksandr Piatrou, a 15-year-old boy from Belarus, has won first place🥇 in the UPU’s 53rd International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People #ILWC, a contest that drew entries from over 1.6 million participants across 50 countries🌍 This year, the competition was organized in partnership with UNICEF and with the participation of UNESCO. His letter envisions a future defined by peace, harmony, and mutual understanding among all peoples, emphasizing the importance of compassion and communication to achieve these goals. The silver medal🥈 is awarded jointly to Cheng Zihan,11, from China and Nayra Novelia Kusuma, 14, from Indonesia, with Cheng’s letter calling for urgent action on climate change and Nayra’s letter advocating for the preservation of reading and knowledge in a world increasingly dominated by technology. Valeria Scartsella, 14, from Cyprus took the bronze medal🥉 for her letter, which imagines a world free from war, violence, and inequality, uplifted by advances in technology and education. Congratulations to all winners!👏👏👏 Full press release: https://bit.ly/4eXXpjZ Belposhta China Post Group Corp. PT Pos Indonesia (Persero) Cyprus Post Yukie Mokuo

Switzerland and Germany lead global #PostalDevelopment ranking👏👏👏 On this special #WorldPostDay and #UPU150 anniversary, UPU announced the results of the 2024 Integrated Index for Postal Development (#2IPD). For the eighth year in a row, Switzerland ranks at the top, this year joined by Germany in a shared first place among 174 countries. Other top performers include: 🏆 Postal Excellence: Switzerland, Germany, Japan, United States, France, Netherlands, and Australia 🌍 Regional Champions: China, Estonia, Morocco, Brazil, and Mauritius ✨ Rising Stars: Hungary, Indonesia, and Barbados The annual index evaluates countries on four core indicators: reliability, reach, relevance, and resilience. Each country’s postal network is assigned a score out of 100 based on UPU’s #BigData, including billions of postal tracking records collected in 2023, official UPU postal statistics covering over 100 indicators, and key surveys conducted by UPU. The full index will be available in the UPU’s upcoming 2024 State of the Postal Sector Report, to be published later this autumn - stay tuned! Full press release: https://bit.ly/4eOeL2Y Swiss Post Deutsche Post und DHL JAPAN POST Co., Ltd. United States Postal Service La Poste Groupe PostNL Australia Post China Post Group Corp. Omniva Poste Maroc (Barid Al Maghrib) Correios Mauritius Post Limited Magyar Posta PT Pos Indonesia (Persero) Barbados Postal Service

The #WorldPostDay and #UPU150 celebrations continue in #Berne! This morning, we gathered at the historic UPU Monument in Kleine Schanze Park🌳 The ceremony featured remarks from UPU Director General Masahiko Metoki, Evi Allemann, President of the Canton of Berne Kanton Bern, and Alec von Graffenried, Mayor of Berne. Together, they unveiled a new sign at the monument, symbolizing the UPU’s enduring connection with the beautiful city of Berne, our home and inspiration since 1874⏳ In addition to the new sign, two commemorative plaques on the monument mark UPU’s legacy: one placed on its 100th anniversary in 1974 and another for the 125th anniversary in 1999. The monument, crafted by French sculptor René de Saint-Marceaux, embodies the spirit of international postal cooperation. Its image of five women passing letters around a globe has become a symbol of global communication and unity, appearing on stamps worldwide✉ The figure of Berna at the base serves as a tribute to the city as the birthplace of UPU. The celebrations continue - stay tuned! 📻