Achieving diversity in the United Nations Secretariat’s workforce is an organizational imperative which spans over a broad array of characteristics, reflecting equitable geographical distribution and gender balance as well as generational and multilingual perspectives and the perspectives of persons with disabilities.This is not only by mandates but also owing to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The complexity of the global United Nations presence and mandates must be matched by a diverse, geographically balanced, gender balanced, international and multitalented workforce that serves as a role model for the communities it serves. At the core of our ability to deliver on our mandates are the thousands of personnel who serve the United Nations with pride and dedication.
By embracing diversity and inclusion, we are better positioned to sustain a workplace where these differences in backgrounds, perspectives and abilities are valued and leveraged to deliver greater impact for the peoples of the world we serve. Efforts to achieve that objective include eliminating barriers and biases and creating an enabling, safe environment, in which all can thrive and reach their full potential, thereby allowing the Organization to reap the benefits of a fully inclusive workplace.
