World Post Day 2024: Celebrating 150 Years of the Universal Postal Union
| Summary/Static | Details |
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| Why in the news? | World Post Day is celebrated each year on 9 October. |
| Significance | - Marks the anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) establishment in 1874 in Bern, Switzerland - Raises awareness about the role of postal services. |
| History | Declared during the UPU Congress in Tokyo, Japan, in 1969. |
| Theme of 2024 | "150 years of enabling communication and empowering peoples across nations" - Celebrates UPU's 150-year achievement in communication and empowerment. |
| Global Participation | Celebrated in over 150 countries with various activities and events. |
| Impact on Society | Enhances global communication, supports economic growth, fosters community connections, aids in disaster relief, promotes e-commerce, and bridges the digital divide. |
| How to Celebrate | - Recognized as a working holiday in some countries - Introduction or promotion of new postal products and services - Philatelic exhibitions, release of new stamps, special date cancellation marks, public displays, open days, seminars, workshops, cultural events, and special souvenirs. |
| **Universal Postal Union (UPU | Founded in 1874, the second oldest international organization - Headquarters in Berne, Switzerland - Comprises 192 member countries - Sets rules for international mail exchanges, stimulates growth in mail, parcel, and financial services, and improves service quality. |