United Nations Universal Postal Union

The United Nations Universal Postal Union (UPU) is an international organization established in 1874 that coordinates postal services worldwide. Its goal is to ensure the efficient and reliable exchange of international mail between countries by setting common rules, standards, and policies. The UPU helps simplify cross-border mailing, facilitates cooperation among national postal authorities, and promotes advancements in postal technology. By doing so, it supports global communication, commerce, and cultural exchange, ensuring that people and businesses around the world can send and receive mail efficiently and securely.