Yoga classes will restart on Wednesday, 3 September 2015, in Room A130 (Salle des Sports) – on the 8th floor building A. Mondays 1:00 – 2:00 pmWednesdays 12:00 – 1:00 pm (with Yoga Râ )Thursdays 12:00 – 1:00 pm (with Sivananda Yoga Centre)Contact: Heshmi Ferjani, heshmiferjani@gmail.com, 076 494 16 79 Les cours de yoga seront…
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Election results Joint Bodies 2015
Outcome of the compensation review of the professional category | Résultats de l’examen des conditions de rémunération de la catégorie professionnelle
The International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) recently completed its review of pay and conditions of professional staff. It will review national officers, general service and related categories next year. While there are some positive aspects, it will leave staff overall worse off. Hardest hit will be single parents, staff who are geographically mobile, staff in…
ICSC decides staff can choose to retire at 65 with implementation during 2016
In a landmark decision, the International Civil Service Commission yesterday agreed that UN and agency staff be able to choose to retire at 65, with implementation of this change by 1 January 2017. The decision, which is expected to be validated by the General Assembly this fall, is in line with the position of Ban…
Update on the retirement age and link to campaign | Dernières nouvelles sur l’age de la retraite et lien vers la campagne
As you may know, the General Assembly agreed last December, with much input from us, that staff who joined before 2014 should be able to choose to work until 65 if they wish. However, it asked the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) to consult with the management teams of UN organizations on an implementation date…
Photos from the garden party | Photos de la fête en plein air
It was great to see so many of you at the our staff garden party, held to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter (26 June 1945) and the staff who have worked at the UN since then. We had a great time and we hope you did too. Here is short…
Palais garden party on Friday 26 June | Fête en plein air au Palais le vendredi 26 juin
Save the date! The Council is organizing a staff garden party in order to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter (26 June 1945) and the staff who have worked at the UN since then. The garden party will take place in the Palais des Nations park, between the celestial sphere…
UN Theatre Club: Musée haut, musée bas
The UN theatre club is proud to present its 7th show, “Musée haut, musée bas” by Jean-Michel Ribes, text in French. Join the actors to share some laughs ! They will present their show on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 June at 19h in the Library hall (Door 20). It’s free entrance but feel free…
Tell us what kind of office you need after the renovations | De quel type de bureaux auriez-vous besoin après les rénovations?
As you may know, the Palais des Nations will undergo significant transformation over the next few years, which will see the old buildings renovated and a new office tower built to replace floors 4-10 of the E-building and to bring staff in from annexes such as UNICEF, Motta and Wilson. Called the Strategic Heritage Plan,…
Calligraphy Exhibition “Tell us Jubran”, 2-11 June 2015, Building E, Door 40, 2nd floor | Exposition Calligraphie « Dis-nous Joubran », 2-11 Juin 2015, Bâtiment E, Porte 40, 2eme étage
The UN Arabic Book Club is pleased to invite you to the Arabic calligraphy exhibition under the theme Jubran Khalil Jubran, to be held from 2 to 11 June 2015 at Door 40 (2nd floor, building E). The opening will take place on Tuesday 2 June 2015 at 5:30 pm under the patronage of the Permanent…