Universal Postal Union
Media invited to a photo opportunity for the unveiling of a plaque commemorating postal workers who lost their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Friday, 9 October, 10:00-10:30, Universal Postal Union (UPU) headquarters Weltpoststrasse 4, 3015 Bern
UPU will mark World Post Day (9 October) by holding a ceremony to commemorate the courageousness and bravery of postal workers across the world who have continued to perform their essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
At the ceremony, UPU Director General Bishar A. Hussein will lead a moment of silence and unveil a plaque dedicated to postal workers who lost their lives in the pandemic.
Additional details:
10:00 – 10:10: Statement of the UPU Director General.
10:10 – 10:15: Moment of Silence.
10:15 – 10:20: Unveiling of the plaque.
10:20 – 10:25: Photo opportunity.
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For further information, please contact:
David Dadge
Programme Manager, Communication and Events Programme
UPU
Mobile: +41 76 457 36 54
E-mail: david.dadge@upu.int