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UNJustice message
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At a time when the United Nations is playing a decisive role in
coping with world problems which affect the lives of millions of
people,
fair play
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a combination of observance of the rules,
respect for the
defenceless,
and
prevention of adverse behaviour -
is
the
condition under which human
cooperation
becomes
both possible and necessary.
With a view to this,
to
help these essential features
cross
the
arbitrary and artificial barriers
to realize the UN's potential as a
positive force in the world,
UNJustice
devotes
itself to
no other
task with more dedication than to the very task it got its name
from:
encouraging
fair play in the United Nations system of administration of
justice.
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Urgent Appeals
Human rights are
inalienable and indivisible. No government or
international organization is allowed to deny fundamental universal human rights.
Whoever you are, wherever you live, your sensitivity and empathy
are powerful tools that can be used to convince the United Nations of the need
to integrate and respect international human rights standards
into its internal justice system.
By urging the appropriate authorities to take action on urgent appeals, your solidarity not only
gives inspiration and strength to those caught in difficult
situations, but,
it can also help the United Nations to maintain its legitimacy and moral leadership.
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Guarantee
meaningful whistleblowing protection: retaliation and
discrimination alleged over the termination of the employment of
a Russian female staffer of UNMOVIC – the United Nations
Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission
10 January 2012
-Act Now-
The woman cooperated with investigations following the discovery
of hazardous material in the United Nations archives.
 Update:
15 February 2012
The staff member has submitted to the UNDT a motion for
extension of time to file her application. |
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 UNODC:
Dr. Walter Gehr
10
December 2011
-Act Now-
Demand for Walter Gehr's complaints of harassment and
retaliation to be properly investigated and adjudicated. Dr.Gehr
is Senior Legal Advisor in the Terrorism Prevention Branch at
the UNODC - the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
Update:
3 January 2012
By a judgment dated
14 December 2011, the UNDT found
that Dr. Gehr "was provided with no less than five different
versions of his performance appraisal, which highlights the lack
of rigour and diligence displayed by the Administration."
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 Sad
fact that death of a UN-WFP pilot triggers ugly dispute over
insurance coverage
20
October 2011
-Act Now-
Call to address the widow’s concerns over husband's deteriorated
health.
Update:
21 November 2011,
26 November 2011,
23 January 2012,
17 February 2012
The widow of UN-WFP pilot Michael Allan Prior said that she has
received no response to the request of a copy of her husband's
contract of employment. The woman in distress added that she
has been left with no alternative but to start legal
proceedings.
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For seventeen
years “OIOS has constantly declined to release to me, the
complainant, the investigative report for my Case No. 0001/94,”
says a former UN staff member
18
October 2011
-Act Now-
The UN Administration should improve transparency and
accountability in its operations.
Update:
21 November 2011
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UN-WFP official
imagines she is a “slave girl” and has “the sickest
fantasy of being punished”. The UN’s call on an Italian intern
to keep a scandal secret: justice urgently needed
20 May 2009
-Act Now-
A senior UN-OHRM official may face criminal prosecution and a
civil law suit. The UN Legal Counsel requests that the Government
of Italy ensures full respect for the privileges and immunities of
the United Nations and its officials.
Update:
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May 2009,
5 June 2009,
12 June 2009,
23 June 2009,
12 July 2009,
13 July 2009,
24 July 2009,
3 August 2009,
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September 2009,
23 October 2009,
24 March 2010,
22 June 2010,
28 July 2010,
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August 2010,
9 October 2010,
18 November 2010,
31 October 2011,
10 February 2012
10
February 2012
Unresolved matter
pending before the UNAT: Italy steps in.
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Criminal accountability for United Nations officials must be
ensured
26 November 2008
-Act Now-
Criminal conduct by UN personnel is illegal, unacceptable, and has
a seriously detrimental effect on the fulfilment of the
Organization’s mandates.
Update: 9
October
2009,
13 October
2009,
16 November 2009
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