Upon invitation by the
Staff Union of the International Labour Office (ILO)
representatives of international civil servants
from the United Nations family met in Geneva from
21 to 23 September 2005.
Considering
the international discussion on reform and efficiency
improvement of the United Nations Organisation that
works towards «a more peaceful, prosperous
and just world » (Final Declaration, 2005
World Summit), participants noted that the worsening
in employment and working conditions of international
civil servants -who «bear responsibility for
translating these ideals into reality» (standards
of conduct for the international civil service)
- henceforth represented an obstacle for the Organisation
and its participating Agencies when pursuing their
own objectives.
Representatives
expressed their demand that the United Nations guarantee
respect for fundamental rights at work, concerning
notably social dialog, protection against the arbitrary,
job security, freedom of association and respect
for the role of the social partners.
They
committed to subsequently work together with their
representative bodies, and decided to that end to
strengthen their capacities in terms of organizing,
analysing and coordinating to intervene more efficiently
with the main decision-makers - in particular Agency
Heads and the International Civil Service Commission
reporting to the UN General Assembly.
Participants
were unanimous to say that this Second Symposium
(first one was held in New York in December 2003)
facilitated a considerable progress towards unity
among all international civil servants, for the
promotion of a true labour relations mechanisms
at all levels of the United Nations system.
All documents appear on page:
http://www.ilo.org/public/english/staffun/info/meetings/international/gva0905/index.htm
