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The Geneva Alliance against Racism, was established  by the UNOG Working Group Against racism  in 2023 to enhance an interagency collaboration approach to fight racism.

The heads of Geneva-based International Organizations aim to achieve a work culture free of racism and racial discrimination. The objective of the Alliance is to share good practices across the organizations to address racism at the workplace and to coordinate ongoing activities or planned initiatives to maximize the desirable impact.

To track progress, the Geneva Alliance against Racism formulated 16 pledges which cover important elements in the fight against racism, namely organizational culture, recruitment and selection and complaint mechanisms. The implementation of these pledges will be followed up annually through a scorecard system.

Events

21. March 2025: UN Geneva marks the International Day Against Racial Discrimination

The Geneva Alliance against Racism commemorated the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination with an in-house event. The gathering brought together senior leadership, delegates and staff in a self-reflective celebration and a shared commitment to anti-racism, inclusion, and human dignity. 

Participants also reflected on the progress made since the launch of the Alliance, the implementation of the Secretary-General’s Strategic Action Plan, and the beginning of the Second International Decade for People of African Descent. 

International Day Elimination of Racism

 

5. October 2023: First meeting of the Geneva Alliance Against Racism

UNOG Director-General Ms. Tatiana Valovaya, together with leaders and representatives from Geneva-based international organizations, launched the Geneva Alliance against Racism and signed a joint declaration reaffirming their commitment to fight racism and racial discrimination. Ms. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Ms. Mojankunyane Gumbi, Special Adviser for Addressing Racism addressed the meeting.  

Event

First meeting of the Geneva Alliance Against Racism at the Palais des Nations, Geneva

On Thursday 5 October 2023 UNOG Director-General Ms. Tatiana Valovaya and 22 leaders and representatives from Geneva-based international organizations launched the Geneva Alliance against Racism and signed a joint declaration reaffirming their commitment to fight racism and racial discrimination.

The objective of the Alliance is to share good practices across the organizations to address racism and racial discrimination at the workplace and to coordinate the ongoing activities or planned initiatives to maximize the desirable impact. Ms. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Ms. Mojankunyane Gumbi, Special Adviser for Addressing Racism addressed the meeting.  Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations.

 

UN leaders and representatives from Geneva based international organization gathered at UNOG to launch the Geneva Alliance against Racism.
UN leaders and representatives from Geneva based international organization gathered at UNOG to launch the Geneva Alliance against Racism.

 

UNOG Director-General, Ms. Tatiana Valovaya signing the joint declaration.
UNOG Director-General, Ms. Tatiana Valovaya signing the joint declaration.

More images from the event on October 5, 2023

 

On 1 March 2024, 16 pledges have been adopted by the Heads of Entities following a meeting held among Focal points representing them. These pledges cover important elements in the fight against racism, namely Organizational Culture, Recruitment and Selection and Complaint mechanisms. 

The pledges can be consulted here.

Members of the Geneva Alliance Against Racism

The following organisations are members of the Alliance, 22 of which have signed the declaration:

FAO, IATA, IFRC, ILO, IOM, ISO, ITC, ITU, JIU, OCHA, OHCHR, UN Women, UNAIDS, UNCTAD, UNDP, UNDRR, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNICC, UNICEF, UNIDIR, UNODA, UNOPS, WFP, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO, IPU, UNECE, UNEP Europe Office.

Access the Strategic Action Plan

Strategic Action Plan on Addressing Racism and Promoting Dignity for all in the United Nations Secretariat

Developed by the UN Secretary General's Task Force on Addressing Racism and Promoting Dignity for all in the United Nations, the Strategic Action Plan outlines a way forward with concrete actions to ensure a cultural change that transforms the United Nations into a workplace where racism is actively addressed and there is accountability for racist conduct, ensuring a racially diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace for all.

Report: English | French | Spanish | Chinese | Russian | Arabic

Infographic summary: English | French

Annexes: English | French | Spanish | Chinese | Russian | Arabic

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