Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Martin Luther King, Jr. Code of Conduct for the UNDT/UNAT Judges: (UN GA Document # A/65/86... (Continue reading)
When you mention a famous race horse, they always ask, “from which stable?” The stable is important, as it establishes the ancestry, authenticity and the breed. When you name a lawyer who has done well, people ask you, “from which... (Continue reading)
Here is another real-life case of injustice, abuse of authority and mismanagement by the United Nations. This case ruined the life of a dedicated UN staff member and destroyed his career after 24 years of loyal services to the UN.... (Continue reading)
This is an open appeal to the UN General Assembly from a senior world citizen in the largest democracy. “I want to live in a world where people become famous because of their work for peace and justice and care.... (Continue reading)
New sunshine exposing the muck around… Can this be cleared sooner than later? Ref: UNDT Judgment UNDT/2010/001/R, 6 January 2010, and UNDT Judgment UNDT/2010/030, 22 February 2010. Abboud vs Secretary-General of the United Nations. To say in one sentence: the... (Continue reading)
“In a democratic framework nothing is flawless, but the real strength of a true democracy is its ability to correct the flaws in time and eliminate repetition.” Indian Cabinet Minister (probably in his wisdom mode). Reading through the judgments, orders,... (Continue reading)
“We must admit, at least the possibility, that everything we believe to be true is not (or may not be) true.” Thomas M. Easley in his book “The Mechanics of GOD”. Isn’t it true that the UN staff had to... (Continue reading)
“No problem can be solved by the same level of consciousness that created it.” Albert Einstein. Social scientists used to say: “India is not a poor country, but it is a poorly managed country”. As I think of the UN,... (Continue reading)
Common Cause Appeal by UN Retirees submitted in August/ September 2009, Case # UNAT 2009-001. Revisited in February 2010. Case due for hearing 15 March – 1 April 2010 in Geneva. Introduction: Since the submission of our Common Cause Appeal... (Continue reading)
Much awaited and much publicized reform of UN Internal Justice finally born 1 July 2009: younger sibling UNDT seems functioning and still to make a dent on the old practices; older and more coveted UNAT is expected to showcase its... (Continue reading)
The UN Reform exercise has been the subject of global deliberations and debates for a long long time, but many in the public may not fully understand or be able to grasp or appreciate what has really been achieved thus... (Continue reading)
Dear Colleagues: 2010 – The Year of Reckoning? Open Letter (v) to the UN Retirees (1/3 Lump Sum Recipients). At a time when the world is short of causes for celebration, here comes a candidate. It appears that the UN... (Continue reading)
Dear UN Retirees, 2010 – The year of Hope? In closing 2009, we wish to send our Season’s greeting and offer best wishes for a New Year 2010 that would bring in new hopes for the UN Internal Justice System.... (Continue reading)