The recent floods in Peru – the worst in recent decades – have affected over half the country. Thousands of poor people have been left homeless and a state of emergency has been declared in several cities. As a show of solidarity, the Peruvian colleagues in UNOG decided to organize, in collaboration with the UNOG…
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New creche next to UN | Nouvelle crèche près de l’ONU
The Staff Coordinating Council is pleased to inform you of a new crèche that has been built by the city reserved both for international civil servants and local residents. It was built in response to the strong demand by UN staff, which over the years we have brought through various channels to the attention of…
Second edition of “Courir sans Borne” | Deuxième édition de « Courir sans Borne »
Following the success of last year’s first edition, the UN Staff Sport Commission at Geneva would like to invite you to participate in the second edition of “Courir sans Borne” which will take place on 21 May 2017. There will be three races to choose from: 1. 10 km race between Ornex (France) and Collex-Bossy…
Lunch time concert – Yale Alley Cats Choir | Concert à midi – La Chorale « Yale Alley Cats »
The UN Choir Geneva, United Nations Music Club, is glad to bring you a lunch time concert presenting the Yale Alley Cats, an ensemble of 16 students from Yale University. When: Monday 13 March at 12.30 p.m. Where: Bar Serpent area (1st floor, E building). Everybody is most welcome to attend the concert! La Chorale…
Inter-Agency Games 2017 | Jeux Inter-institutions 2017
We are pleased to share with you the announcement below from the United Nations Staff Sports Commission in Geneva (CSPNU). As is traditional, the Staff Council will subsidize the participation of its dues-paying members. All staff attending are granted three days of special leave with full pay. Good luck to all and bring us back some…
Letter to Executive Heads on advertising vacant posts in a timely manner in order to help career development
Many of you expressed concern at the number of instances in Geneva where posts remain unadvertised sometimes months after the incumbent has left to take up another position or has retired. This slows down overall career development, creates uncertainty for staff under the supervision of the vacant post and the staff member temporarily occupying the…
The Children’s party is postponed to 31 May due to bad weather | La fête des enfants est reportée au 31 mai en raison du mauvais temps
You have been many to register your children for the children’s party which was supposed to take place this Wednesday 3 May. Unfortunately, due to bad weather, the party has been postponed to Wednesday 31 May. We regret any inconvenience this may cause you. For those of you who have not been able to register…
The Children’s party is postponed to 31 May due to bad weather | La fête des enfants est reportée au 31 mai en raison du mauvais temps
You have been many to register your children for the children’s party which was supposed to take place this Wednesday 3 May. Unfortunately, due to bad weather, the party has been postponed to Wednesday 31 May. We regret any inconvenience this may cause you. For those of you who have not been able to register…
The report of the 2017 Global Staff Survey is out!
Which are the best UN departments and missions in which to work, which have the best leadership and in which do staff feel the most empowered (and in which do they feel the least)? This and many other questions are answered in the report of the Global Staff Satisfaction Survey 2017, in which 4,000 of…
Zumba masterclass at the Palais | Masterclass de Zumba au Palais
As part of its regular activities and on the eve of International Women’s Day, the UN Dance Club will organize a ZUMBA masterclass by Mr. Whander Reyes, international Zumba-certified instructor. Come and enjoy the Zumba party in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. When: Tuesday 7 March 2017 Time: 6.30 – 8 p.m. (please arrive at…