Below are the terms and concepts frequently used on this website.
Misconduct
1. United Nations Staff Members
Misconduct by United Nations staff members refers to a failure to comply with his or her obligations under the Charter of the United Nations, the Staff Regulations and Rules or other relevant administrative issuances or to observe the standards of conduct expected of an international civil servant and may lead to the institution of a disciplinary process and the imposition of disciplinary measures. Please refer to ST/SGB/2018/1 for further details.
2. United Nations Military Contingent Personnel
Misconduct by United Nations military contingent personnel is defined as any act or omission that is a violation of United Nations Standards of Conduct, mission-specific rules and regulations, or the obligations towards national and local laws and regulations, in accordance with the status-of-forces agreement or status of mission agreement where the impact is outside the national contingent of military forces or United Nations mission. Misconduct is considered serious when it involves criminal acts that result in, or are likely to result in, significant loss, damage or injury to an individual or to a mission. Please refer to A/61/19 Part 3 of the Conduct and Discipline MOU for further information.
3. Other Personnel
For personnel not covered by the categories above, misconduct is defined according to the specific instruments governing their conduct.
United Nations personnel
United Nations officials, including United Nations staff members, United Nations Experts on Mission, including military experts on mission (UNMEM), Civilian Police Officers (UNPOL), members of United Nations Formed Police Units (FPUs) and police advisers, Government Provided Personnel, United Nations military staff officers and members of United Nations military contingents.
Affiliated personnel
Affiliate personnel encompass a diverse group of individuals who are not considered staff but play crucial roles in the United Nations system. This group includes Consultants, Individual Contractors, United Nations Volunteers, Government Provided Personnel, Interns, Gratis Personnel on Non-Reimbursable Loans, Fellows, and Participants in Advisory Meetings.
Zero-tolerance policy
The United Nations maintains a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse by United Nations personnel, ensuring that all violations are subject to prompt and appropriate action.