Universal Postal Union (@UPU

Universal Postal Union

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Universal Postal Union

@UPU_UN

We're the UN specialized agency for postal services. French @upu_onu. Director General @UPU_DG.

Berne, Switzerland

Joined May 2010

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Feb 17
It’s time to celebrate the power of human connection 💌 For the 55th #ILWC, UPU is partnering with @WHO and @UNESCO to invite children globally to 'write a letter to a friend about why human connection matters in a digital world.' 🌍 🔗 Learn more - bit.ly/46bhr8L
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🎥 #UPUInnovationChallenge Marc Schmitt, Appadise, discusses the concept of “intent commerce”, a shift from traditional online shopping models driven by advertising and re-targeting towards a direct approach, where consumers express needs and receive tailored offers in response.
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Jun 14
✨Nepal’s postal service is reinventing for the digital age. It delivers passports and other government documents directly to citizens, operates across 61 districts, and continues to connect communities through extensive service networks. #PostalNews 🔗bit.ly/4g6rD8e
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Jun 13
🎥Antonia Niederprüm, Head of the Postal Services and Logistics at WIK-Consult discusses how the entry of new players is reshaping the sector. She highlights the importance of protecting postal customers & UPU’s role as a platform for information exchange & guidance.
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Jun 12
#FlashbackFriday 🤎 First issue of the UPU magazine, Union Postale, published in 1875 - just one year after the UPU’s creation! 📜 Today, it continues this tradition, reaching a global audience and sharing insights across 192 member countries. [UPU Archives, 1875]
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Masahiko Metoki
@UPU_DG
Jun 11
It was a pleasure to welcome Mr NEGISHI Kazuyuki, Director and Representative Executive Officer, President & CEO of Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd, to the UPU. I expressed appreciation for Japan Post’s valued contributions to UPU activities and its continued support for our work.
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Jun 11
⚽ A new commemorative #stamp collection from Correos de México highlights ancestral traditions, football as a force for community & belonging, & the host cities where the 2026 World Cup matches will take place & their iconic landmarks. @GobiernoMX 🔗 bit.ly/49Nmuhx
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Jun 11
It’s game on for the #GlobalGoals! ⚽✨ Now until 25 July, join the @UN #FootballForTheGoals Cup and be part of a global movement using the power of football to build a better future. Download the AWorld app and get started today. #ActNow 🔗‍️bit.ly/4a8pANp
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Masahiko Metoki
@UPU_DG
Jun 10
A pleasure to welcome H.E. Ms Ana Gabriela Massey Machado, Ambassador of Costa Rica to Switzerland, to the UPU. As she concludes her tenure, UPU is grateful for her strong support of the postal sector and contribution to the excellent cooperation between Costa Rica and the UPU.
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Jun 10
📍Lisbon, Portugal UPU participated in the NFC (Non Fungible Conference) Summit 2026 through the WADP, joining thousands of innovators, collectors and experts to explore trends in Web3, crypto stamps, digital collectibles, authentication and new forms of collector engagement.
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Jun 9
🎥In this video, Edgar Barroso, Horizons Architecture, Mexico, shares how his team approached the #UPUInnovationChallenge by exploring the UPU archives. Using AI, the team developed a system that transforms archival materials into interactive sources of knowledge.
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Jun 8
♻️@Postvox has reduced carbon emissions by 50% compared to 2009, while delivering 27% more parcels in 2025 than in 2024.This demonstrates how Posts can drive business growth while advancing the transition to a greener future. #PostalNews 🔗Source & image: bit.ly/4dZv3a8
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Jun 7
🎥In this interview, Ivana Vrviščar, Member of Executive Management at @Posta_Slovenije in Slovenia, shares how the postal sector is transforming in response to changing customer expectations, e-commerce growth and digital innovation. 🔗Learn more: bit.ly/3RSOwlt
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