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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
-
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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understanding that the current "slow, cumbersome, ineffective and lacking in professionalism United
Nations system of administration of justice" needs a serious
overhaul.
UNJustice believes that
a good starting point for promoting a proper administration of
justice in the UN is to comprehend and reveal the extent of its
unjustness. UNJustice also highlights the need for redress and reconciliation to come to terms with past
violations.
For these reasons, if
you are a staff member of the Secretariat of the United
Nations, of one of its Funds, Programmes and Specialized Agencies,
or a person (including any individual, partnership, corporate
body, unincorporated organization, trustee, executor,
administrator or other legal representative) who believes in good
faith to be entitled to rights under any terms of appointment,
contract or the provision of any applicable national and
international law, including the
International Bill of Human Rights*, you can report a case to our attention**.
We ensure you that your confidentiality will be respected.
To do so, please
download our Appeal for Action Questionnaire
[DOC-88
KB],
complete it, and return it by mailing to urgent-action@unjustice.org.
In addition, any
party may consult with UNJustice regarding a UN administrative or
managerial decision which may relate to a human rights or equity
issue.
Our policy for
offering assistance reflects our responsibility as a
defender of human rights to protect and support the victims and
provide the
fullest consideration and discussion of grievances based on the accurate and impartial reporting of facts.
UNJustice
discharges its humanitarian functions by issuing appeals and
sending letters to the appropriate authorities in order to
bring these cases to their attention or obtain clarification. In all matters brought to its attention, UNJustice aims to reach
prompt and fair solutions in a spirit of respect and collaboration.
Because
our work is voluntary,
all our services are provided pro bono
(free of charge).
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77
persons have been assisted by UNJustice so far.
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*The International Bill of
Human Rights consists of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and the
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and its two
Optional Protocols.
**Categories of cases
include, inter alia: Accountability, Acquired Rights, Appeals,
Appointment/Renewal/Vacancies, Authority, Boards, Burden of proof,
Common System ICSC, Compensation/Damage, Confidentiality, Conflicts,
Death, Defamation/Slander, Delays, Disciplinary/Criminal behavior,
Discrimination/Ethics, Due Process, Duties of administration, Duty
stations, Efficiency of services, Equality, Examinations and tests,
Family, Gender equality, General Assembly, Gifts, Health/Social
Security, Hours of work, HQ Agreement, Human Rights, Income tax,
Insurance, International/local status, Language, Legal principles,
Mediation/Ombudsman, Mobility, Nationality, Official status
file/personal data, OIOS, Parking, Personnel other than staff members,
Private legal obligations of staff members, Privileges and immunities,
Promotion/Posts, Retaliation, Retirement, Review, Rights and duties of
staff members, Salaries and related allowances, Security of staff,
Separation from service, Staff Regulations and Rules, Staff
representation, Strike, Termination of appointment, Training, Travel and
transportation, UN Charter, UN Field Missions, UN Internal Justice
Tribunals.
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