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- World Post Day is annually observed across the globe on 9th October to mark the establishment of the Universal Postal Union(UPU).
- The theme of World Post Day 2022 is “Post for the Planet”.
About Universal Postal Union (UPU)
- Established in 1874, the second oldest international organization worldwide.
- Headquarters: the Swiss capital Berne
- Functions:
- The primary forum for cooperation between postal sector players.
- It helps to ensure a truly universal network of up-to-date products and services.
- Fulfils an advisory, mediating and liaison role;
- Provides technical assistance where needed.
- Member countries:
- Any member country of the United Nations may become a member of the UPU.
- Any non-member country of the United Nations may become a UPU member provided that its request is approved by at least two-thirds of the member countries of the UPU.
- The UPU now has 192 member countries.
- Consists of 4 bodies:
- The Congress– the supreme authority; meets every four years.
- The Council of Administration– supervises its activities and studies regulatory, administrative, legislative and legal issues.
- The Postal Operations Council– the technical and operational mind of the UPU
- The International Bureau- provides logistical and technical support
Source: HT
