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Concern over delay in finalizing the UN female
staffer's complaints of sex assault and hostile work environment
24 January 2012
UNJustice hopes that
the UN Administration will release soon the results of the
internal investigation regarding the female UN consultant who
has been reportedly sexually assaulted by her direct supervisor.
UNJustice is also concerned to know that shortly after the
complaint the woman's contract with the UN was not renewed.
According
to the internal rules of the Organization, the consideration of
a discrimination complaint alleging harassment should be
completed and a reply issued within three months after receipt
of the complaint.
The woman lodged the
complaint on 22 September 2011 and, on 12 January 2012, she
received a reply from Ms.Catherine Pollard, UN Assistant
Secretary-General for Human Resources Management. The letter
said: "The panel submitted its report to me on 16 December 2011.
Upon completion of the process set out in section 5.18 of ST/SGB/2008/5,
you shall be duly informed of the outcome of the investigation
and of the
action taken. Please note that this process may take some time."
UNJustice believes that any further delay in finalizing this
complaint will only add to the impression that senior UN staff
can commit violations against the most defenseless employees
with impunity and that the Organization will shield its managers
from being brought to justice.
Related information:
Ms. Catherine Pollard, UN-ASG for HRM, to UN Staffer, Letter -12
January 2012-
Updates & News,
UN female staffer's complaints of sex
assault and hostile work environment: an update
(News 16 December 2011)
Updates & News,
UN female employee
files sex assault and hostile work environment complaint
(News 21 October 2011)
 Update:
16 February 2012
"Unfortunately, I have heard no news...", says the woman, "I
will follow up in about a week, which would mean that the result
of the investigation is two months overdue."
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