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UNOG Staff Coordinating Council News at a glance
UN Today In 2019 the Staff Council took the unanimous decision to separate from the WHO and to start to produce its very own magazine- the UN Today. The aim of this brand-new magazine is to produce articles of direct interest to UN staff, missions, and diplomats on a...
A time for civility and office kinship
The Covid-19 pandemic strongly impacts our habits, as working virtually for longer periods is a new experience for many. We offer you some tips to make this work!Your Ombudsman is here to help! In this trying period, your Regional Ombudsman, Mr. Theotocatos, and his...
A Healthy Workforce for a Better World
28th of April International day for safety and health at workHave you heard about the UN’s Mental Health and Well-being Strategy? UN staff, diplomats and international employees, are often attracted to working in the humanitarian field, we want to make the world a...
L’ONU Genève oeuvre pour le bien-être de son personnel
Face aux défis posés par l’actuelle pandémie de COVID‑19 sur la santé et le moral de son personnel, l’ONU Genève mise sur la solidarité à travers plusieurs initiatives. L’ONU Genève face aux nouvelles réalités apportées par COVID-19 La pandémie de COVID-19 qui sévit...
Ensuring Respect for International Law in Armed Conflict: The Key Role of Knowledge Dissemination
In recent years, armed conflicts have reminded us that the need to ensure respect for international law during armed conflicts is as acute as ever.Situations of armed conflict affect the lives of millions of people globally. In this context, humanitarian organizations...
Capturing the human stories behind humanitarian assistance
For as long as I can remember, I had a passion for visual creativity. As a kid, I struggled with painting or drawing but I always enjoyed being able to show others the things that I see.The coolest job at the organisation My name is Muse Mohammed and I am the...
Interview with Robert Mardini, Director General of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Robert Mardini is, since 30 March 2020, the new ICRC Director-General. Born and raised in Lebanon and educated in Switzerland, he has worked extensively on the Syrian and Yemeni conflicts. We interviewed him to know more about his vision of the ICRC and the challenges...
Rencontre avec un homme au service des plus vulnérables
Onzième Haut-Commissaire en charge des réfugiés, Filippo Grandi a eu la lourde tâche de succéder à l’actuel Secrétaire général des Nations Unies, Antonio Guterres. Depuis le début de son mandat le diplomate italien doit non seulement gérer des situations relatives à...
A New Paradigm: Living in Geneva in Pandemic Times
Because of the Coronavirus global health crisis, we now behave differently. Coping with all these changes can be stressful. Still, we continue to deliver under this new paradigm. Every night at 9:00 pm my wife and I go out to the balcony...
Beyond the Gender Binary
As the UN system looks to reform and make efforts for a more inclusive and diverse work force, what will this mean for the most unrepresented members of society in particular gender diverse persons? The buzz words these days in the UN HR corridors is the future of...
