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UNOMS: navigating conflict resolution dynamics in the UN

The Office of the United Nations Ombudsman and Mediation Services (UNOMS) plays a pivotal role in facilitating conflict resolution in the workplace. Serving as an independent, neutral, confidential and informal resource, UNOMS empowers personnel across the UN...

La Huella – Solidarity Bookshop 

For more than 25 years, WTO staff have supported projects in favour of underprivileged children thanks to the bookshop created by the solidarity group ‘La Huella.’ The bookshop currently contains about a thousand books on a wide range of subjects and in many...

Navigating the UN career path and overcoming challenges

As a UN Career Development Coach, I have spoken to UN staff who have faced numerous challenges. Here are just some of the most common issues in the field and in headquarters. Lack of career progression and feeling stuck Advancement within the UN system can be slow,...

Bridging the East-West culture divide

If you haven’t met Jaime Sánchez-Ratia, you are missing out. He’s an Arabist, an erudite who has devoted his life to the study of the Arabic language and culture, and who has accumulated more than 30 years of experience at the United Nations. He works at the Spanish...

Multilingualism: a true core value at WMO

When staff members of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) mention where they work, one of the most common reactions is: “Wow! And how will the weather be tomorrow?” However, this specialized agency does not prepare weather forecast, its role is quite...

The foundations of the Geneva Alliance Against Racism

Racism has been officially recognized by Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), Ms. Tatiana Valovaya. In 2022, she said: “Unfortunately, racial discrimination is alive and well at the United Nations”, adding “As surveys have indicated, a great...

Have you considered mediation?

Aisha was uncomfortable when one of her junior staff shouted at her in public. Dina was upset when she felt micromanaged by her supervisor and was not allowed to fully express herself. Jose thought his performance appraisal was unfair and that the breadth of his work...

Forbes under 30: collective mindsets spur climate action

Walker Darke, former ECE Consultant and now Forbes under 30 2023, is recognized for vital work on the UN’s 2050 Carbon Neutrality Roadmap, emphasizing immediate action and global cooperation to combat climate change. Now 28, he was brought up in Wolverhampton, UK, and...

INSIDE VIEW

UNOMS: navigating conflict resolution dynamics in the UN

The Office of the United Nations Ombudsman and Mediation Services (UNOMS) plays a pivotal role in facilitating conflict resolution in the workplace. Serving as an independent, neutral, confidential and informal resource, UNOMS empowers personnel across the UN...

La Huella – Solidarity Bookshop 

For more than 25 years, WTO staff have supported projects in favour of underprivileged children thanks to the bookshop created by the solidarity group ‘La Huella.’ The bookshop currently contains about a thousand books on a wide range of subjects and in many...

Navigating the UN career path and overcoming challenges

As a UN Career Development Coach, I have spoken to UN staff who have faced numerous challenges. Here are just some of the most common issues in the field and in headquarters. Lack of career progression and feeling stuck Advancement within the UN system can be slow,...

Bridging the East-West culture divide

If you haven’t met Jaime Sánchez-Ratia, you are missing out. He’s an Arabist, an erudite who has devoted his life to the study of the Arabic language and culture, and who has accumulated more than 30 years of experience at the United Nations. He works at the Spanish...

Multilingualism: a true core value at WMO

When staff members of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) mention where they work, one of the most common reactions is: “Wow! And how will the weather be tomorrow?” However, this specialized agency does not prepare weather forecast, its role is quite...

The foundations of the Geneva Alliance Against Racism

Racism has been officially recognized by Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), Ms. Tatiana Valovaya. In 2022, she said: “Unfortunately, racial discrimination is alive and well at the United Nations”, adding “As surveys have indicated, a great...

Have you considered mediation?

Aisha was uncomfortable when one of her junior staff shouted at her in public. Dina was upset when she felt micromanaged by her supervisor and was not allowed to fully express herself. Jose thought his performance appraisal was unfair and that the breadth of his work...

Forbes under 30: collective mindsets spur climate action

Walker Darke, former ECE Consultant and now Forbes under 30 2023, is recognized for vital work on the UN’s 2050 Carbon Neutrality Roadmap, emphasizing immediate action and global cooperation to combat climate change. Now 28, he was brought up in Wolverhampton, UK, and...

Reflecting on disability inclusion at the United Nations

To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), Rózsa Illés-Valette offers her reflections on her over five-year tenure at the United Nations (UN). Drawing from her experiences at UN offices such as the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner...

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