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05.07.2024 — The Universal Postal Union (UPU) has launched a groundbreaking initiative called the Ready to Market Interoperability Group (RMIG), which strengthens cooperation between Designated Operators (DOs) and wider postal sector players (WPSPs) to support growth, innovation and sustainability in the postal ecosystem while directly addressing the needs of customers.

04.07.2024 — The latest episode of the UPU’s Voice Mail podcast features Ms June Kunugi, who discussed her remarkable journey driven by a steadfast dedication to children’s advocacy. This year, through her visionary leadership, she is fostering a pioneering partnership between the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the UPU through the 53rd International Letter-Writing Competition (ILWC), which aims to harness the power of letter writing to give voice to the concerns and dreams of the world’s children and youth. Together with UNICEF, this year's competition highlights the support of UNESCO and welcomes the participation as one of its jury members.

26.06.2024 — Renewal of memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen formal relations between the UPU and OTIF

13.06.2024 — The UPU Regional Strategy Forum for Africa is being held 13 and 14 June in Arusha, Tanzania. The meeting will provide regional inputs to the UPU’s global postal strategy for 2026-2029.

07.06.2024 — The 32nd Postal and Delivery Economics Conference, held from 29 to 31 May at the Universal Postal Union headquarters in Berne, ended on a positive note, showcasing a successful partnership with the UPU.

03.06.2024 — The UPU opened its inaugural Regional Strategy Forum for 2026-2029 in the Cayman Islands today. Focused on the Caribbean region and the first in a global series, the meeting represents a significant step in shaping the UN specialized agency for postal cooperation’s next global strategy for the sector.

29.05.2024 — The UPU opened its Innovation Challenge in Berne today in conjunction with the 32nd Conference on Postal and Delivery Economics.

14.05.2024 —

• Over 1.5 billion people worldwide – approximately 28% of the global adult population – access financial services through postal networks
• 53% of post offices in the world provide insurance, a critical financial service to strengthen the resilience of low-income individuals faced with irregular and unpredictable levels of revenue
• UPU and AXA sign a partnership to scale inclusive insurance through postal networks globally, starting with joint research, followed by technical assistance programs

10.05.2024 — During the UPU’s Council of Administration (CA) session on 2 May 2024 (S5), the postal regulatory community gathered at the Conference on Postal Regulation to discuss the wide variety of approaches to postal regulatory reform being adopted by governments and policymakers in response to market trends, technological innovations and the surge in customer demand for e-commerce.

08.05.2024 — As the representatives of the Co-Chairs of the IATA–UPU Contact Committee (American Airlines and Sweden), we are excited to share recent strides forward in cooperation between the aviation and postal industries to enhance global mail delivery. These joint efforts reflect these sectors’ shared commitment to addressing logistical challenges and improving service quality for customers worldwide.

30.04.2024 — Postal experts and cybersecurity consultants addressed escalating cybersecurity challenges faced by the postal sector worldwide during the UPU’s Cybersecurity Forum on 25 April 2024.

02.04.2024 — In commemoration of the 150th anniversary and on the occasion of Women's History Month in March, the UPU has embarked on a global campaign to spotlight the pivotal role of women in shaping the history of not only Posts, but also of nations. To this end, it has launched two powerful campaigns: #PostalWomen and #SheStamps.