To mark the 150th anniversary of the UPU, the World Post Day theme for 2024 is: "150 years of enabling communication and empowering peoples across nations".
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A summary of the event can be accessed here along with video messages from UPU member countries and the international community.
Oct
09
Wednesday, 9 October 2024, 15:00 - 17:30
International Bureau
150 years of the UPU as an international organization
15.00 Opening ceremony accompanied by chamber music
- Remarks from Mr Masahiko Metoki, Director General of the UPU and the UN Secretary-General
- Messages from high-level UN and international partners
followed by Postal Excellence Awards Ceremony
- Introduction to the Postal Excellence Awards by the moderator
- Remarks from Mr Masahiko Metoki, Director General of the UPU
- Postal Excellence Awards presentation
followed by International Letter-Writing Competition Ceremony
- Remarks from Mr Marjan Osvald, Deputy Director General of the UPU
- Presentations by UNICEF and Mr Edouard Dayan, former Director General of the UPU
- An on-stage conversation with the winners
17.30 Closing ceremony featuring a special chamber music performance with melodies from around the world.