The organizations of the United Nations system are committed to enabling events at which everyone can participate in an inclusive, respectful and safe environment. 

UN system events are guided by the highest ethical and professional standards, and all participants are expected to behave with integrity and respect towards all participants attending or involved with any UN system event.

The United Nations does not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any of its activities whether in person or virtual. Discrimination is the prejudicial treatment of individuals on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability status, or any other attribute. Harassment includes speech or any behavior, such as but not limited to remarks, both spoken and in other media, bullying, physical contact, stalking, sexual advances or requests for sexual favors, and unwelcome attention, that creates an intimidating, harmful, hostile, offensive, or threatening environment. Please remember that behavior that is acceptable to one person may not be acceptable to another, and that harassment that is intended or delivered in a joking manner is unacceptable.

A participant who feels that they have been harassed at a UN system event may report the matter to the organizer of the UN system event or relevant security authority, and a participant who witnesses such harassment should make such a report. 

Please read the Code of conduct to prevent harassment, including sexual harassment, at UN System events. Wrongdoing can be reported via this form or via the hotline at + 1 212 963 1111 (24 hours a day). For more information, please visit the OIOS website.

The Code of Conduct is also available in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish.

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