Capacity to address misconduct

H. Capacity to address misconduct

Protection of staff against retaliation for reporting misconduct

These offices will assist in the investigation of complaints of misconduct.

Sexual exploitation and sexual abuse constitute serious misconduct.

There was a time when parliamentary misbehavior was dealt with firmly.

All troop contributing countries recognize the Code of Personal Conduct for Blue Helmets as binding.

There is nothing new about that insight, but now it is easier to keep track of personal behavior.

Both documents elaborate on the standards found in the Code of Personal Conduct for Blue Helmets.

8.5 The State party considers that the complainant's personal conduct renders his claims implausible.

Sexual exploitation and abuse is prohibited conduct under rule 4 of the Code of Personal Conduct for Blue Helmets and the MONUC code of conduct.

Over the past year, field missions have put in place a wide array of measures to prevent misconduct and to enforce United Nations standards of conduct.

Also decides that in cases of serious misconduct and or criminal behaviour, investigations should be conducted by professional investigators

To be sure, even a few cases of scientific misconduct are too many.

Amendment establishing sexual exploitation and sexual abuse as serious misconduct

the personal security of UNMOs is threatened because of the potential misinterpretation of use of force guidance found in the rules of engagement.

Indeed, trust and confidence in scientific research have not been seriously undermined by reports of misconduct.

They may opt out of relationships, spread negative information, or engage in misbehavior that may damage the firm.

By December, the Office for Addressing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse will be replaced by the Conduct and Discipline Unit dealing with sexual exploitation and abuse and other forms of misconduct.

The Inspector General's Office upholds an environment of integrity in UNHCR by contributing to the maintenance of the highest standards of personal and professional conduct by its staff and other personnel with direct contractual links to the organization, in accord with its Code of Conduct.

The Security Council is deeply concerned with the allegations of sexual misconduct by United Nations peacekeeping personnel.

And, because Governing Council and Executive Board members enjoy immunity from criminal prosecution, misbehavior cannot be punished.

(b) Undertaking the responsibilities assigned to it under the Organization's policy for the protection of staff against retaliation for reporting misconduct

The ethics office will not replace any existing mechanisms available to staff for the reporting of misconduct or the resolution of grievances.

This threatens to create a vicious cycle in which misconduct and sloppy research are rewarded, undermining both the scientific process and its credibility.

A crucial factor in preventing misconduct was mainstreaming of gender awareness across peacekeeping missions.

The policy for protecting staff against retaliation for reporting misconduct is not yet finalized and will be the subject of further consultations.

Those units will be an essential tool for preventing misconduct, monitoring compliance with United Nations standards and ensuring swift follow up on disciplinary cases.

She recalled that MONUC had taken disciplinary action against 17 staff members who had been involved in sexual misconduct and abuse.

In each of the substantiated cases, the perpetrators effectively breached the Code of Personal Conduct for Blue Helmets and the MONUC code of conduct by exchanging money and food for sex with girls under 18 years of age.

Requests the Secretary General to ensure that an appropriate mechanism is in place to protect staff members who report misconduct within the Secretariat against retaliation

Further requests the Secretary General to ensure that all staff of the Organization are informed of the most common examples of misconduct and or criminal behaviour and their disciplinary consequences, including any legal action, with due regard to the protection of the privacy of the staff member(s) concerned

Indeed, while the menace of misconduct has been exaggerated, we have to rethink how we conduct science its values, virtues, and shortcomings.

Noting also that violations of the United Nations Financial and Staff Rules and Regulations and administrative instructions are considered misconduct and call for disciplinary action,

The Security Council reiterates its condemnation, in the strongest terms, of all acts of sexual misconduct by all categories of personnel in United Nations peacekeeping missions.

Further develop and fully implement codes of conduct and disciplinary procedures for all categories of United Nations staff, related personnel and partners to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and enhance monitoring mechanisms and investigate and address effectively cases of alleged misconduct.

And by behaviors, I can mean things like criminal behavior, or voting behavior, or health care behavior, like smoking, or vaccination, or product adoption, or other kinds of behaviors that relate to interpersonal influence.

Although an instruction circular was issued establishing the MONUC Personnel Conduct Committee, the Committee exists only on paper, as no agreement on its terms of reference has been reached by those responsible for finalizing it.

The behaviour of a few undermines the contributions of many, and I know troop contributing countries are committed to working with me to eradicate such misconduct.

The programme is designed to encourage good faith reporting of misconduct, as well as to discourage those who would either interfere with or retaliate for such reporting.

My delegation also wishes to reiterate its condemnation, in the strongest terms, of all acts of sexual misconduct by all categories of personnel in United Nations peacekeeping missions.

In approximately one third of the 105 cases where the investigation supported a finding of misconduct, the cases were forwarded to the Division of Human Resources Management for disciplinary action.

The Special Committee reiterates that misconduct and even perceptions of impropriety are unacceptable and have a detrimental effect on the fulfilment of the mission mandates.

The Security Council will consider including relevant provisions for prevention, monitoring, investigation and reporting of misconduct cases in its resolutions establishing new mandates or renewing existing mandates.

Given continued reports of misconduct, the lack of professional ethics remains a concern and further training is required, particularly for the specialized units.