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Summer camps for the children of UN staff | Camps d’été pour les enfants du personnel de l’ONU
With the school summer holidays fast approaching, we have contacted several summer camp organizers in Geneva and Vaud, who are still planning to conduct their activities in the safest conditions possible should the circumstances permit. These are Summer Camp Lémania, Ecolint, and the Champittet Summer Camp. We are pleased to inform you that we were able to obtain discounts from them for the children of UN staff.
G-to-P Preparatory Exam Workshop | Atelier de préparation au concours G à P
A G-to-P Preparatory Exam Workshop will be taking place via Teams Live from New York, on Wednesday 5 May from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Message from UN participant representatives: Important developments at the pension fund regarding governance, investments, safety, efficiency and payments
Version française ci-dessous As your elected representatives on the UN Pension Board (the Board) we would like to update you on how we have been working to improve how your pension fund is led and governed, how pensions are paid, how your investments are kept more secure and the status of the Geneva office. This…
We discussed how to improve our internal justice system | Nous avons discuté de la manière d’améliorer le système de justice interne
The Staff Coordinating Council attended a meeting of the Internal Justice Council (IJC) on 8 April 2021. The IJC was established by the General Assembly to ensure independence, professionalism and accountability in the system of administration of justice. During this meeting the following issues were raised: The harmonization of the dual justice system to allow staff unions…
UNDT says OHCHR can’t use delegation of authority to break rules | Le Tribunal du contentieux administratif estime que le HCDH ne peut invoquer la délégation de pouvoirs pour bafouer les règles
We are pleased to inform you that the UN Dispute Tribunal recently ruled that a decision by OHCHR management to remove its Departmental Focal Point for Women from her elected position was illegal. This judgement means heads of departments cannot cite delegation of authority as an excuse to act in breach of the rules. Management replaced the…
UNAT upholds the UNDT judgment on pay cut | Le Tribunal d’appel des Nations Unies confirme le jugement du Tribunal du contentieux administratif sur les réductions salariales
As you may have seen, the United Nations Appeals Tribunal (UNAT) has dismissed our appeal against the judgment of the United Nations Dispute Tribunal (UNDT) to uphold the Geneva pay cut. The text of the judgment is not yet available. However, this decision is final and binding, and cannot be appealed. The Staff Coordinating Council…
April’s UN Today is out: UN justice broken, inspiring colleagues, career tips | Le numéro d’avril de UN Today est désormais disponible : La justice de l’ONU en souffrance, des collègues sources d’inspiration et quelques conseils
In this month’s UN Today, now out: Our internal justice system is broken. The verdict from a former UNDT judge and a former member of the Internal Justice Council. We look at how to fix it. How one colleague overcame homophobia to be recognized as an outstanding LGBT role model at the UN. Give your…
The UN’s Future of Work programme – Here’s what you told us | Le projet de l’ONU sur l’avenir du travail : ce que vous en pensez
We are delighted that staff at all levels from the UN Secretariat, agencies, funds and programmes took part in our recent survey on the UN’s Future of Work initiative. It is fantastic that so many Geneva-based employees took part to give their views on a subject that is shaping up to have a big impact on staff, our jobs, and our terms and conditions of employment. The results should be big wake-up call for UN management.
Crèche places for UN staff | Places de crèche disponibles pour les fonctionnaires de l’ONU
We are pleased to inform you that we have secured crèche places especially negotiated for UN staff, in Mies (near Versoix), Rolle, Morges and Mont-sur-Lausanne. For more details, you may refer to this guide. For pre-registration, please click on this link. Please note that the Council does not assume any responsibility for the relation that…