Joint Non-Discrimination Statement of the UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes of the United Nations System in Jamaica on Employment of Persons with Disabilities
03 December 2024
Background
In order to enable the UN system to better implement the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), the United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy (UNDIS) was launched in June 2019, with the UN Secretary-General describing it as a tool "to bring about the unified and transformative change we need" for disability inclusion in the UN. One of the key indicators of the UNDIS framework is the call for the UNCTs to commit explicitly towards Non-discrimination of Persons with Disabilities in employment. Within this context, the UNCT has adopted a non-discrimination employment statement inclusive of persons with disabilities which will be applied in all UN local vacancies and other recruitment calls with foundations on the Universal Values of the Human Rights-Based Approach and Leave No One Behind (LNOB).
The Statement:
The United Nations (UN) system in Jamaica is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination and is established on fairness, equity, and mutual respect. We recruit, train, promote and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. The UN therefore encourages and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, race, religious affiliation, or cultural and ethnic background. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to support the participation of persons with disabilities in the recruitment process and their success in the workplace.
This statement reflects our unwavering dedication to promoting inclusivity, upholding human rights, and nurturing an equitable work environment for all individuals. The beneficiaries of this Statement will be persons with disabilities seeking or considering employment with the United Nations regardless of the type of appointment.
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