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Remarks by the President of the General Assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n Mr. Philemon Yang Tuesday, 18 March 2025,<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0(As delivered)<\/strong><\/p>\n Excellencies,<\/p>\n Ladies and Gentlemen,<\/p>\n Good morning,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thank you for the opportunity to address you, the International Civil Service Commission.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As an integral component of the United Nations system, the Commission unites international civil servants under a common framework:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n streamlining operations,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n enhancing efficiency, and<\/p>\n <\/p>\n fostering coordination across the United Nations common system.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As the Commission convenes for its ninety-ninth session, it does so in a landmark year, one marking half a century of service.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Over the past five decades, the Commission\u2019s membership has expanded significantly, encompassing 28 organizations.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It stands as an authoritative body for thousands of international civil servants spread across the entire globe and working on diverse issues.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Indeed, the Commission\u2019s work regulates our common system, setting the standards of conduct, and formulating policies on remuneration and benefits.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It also establishes recruitment criteria to ensure that only the most qualified personnel are selected, in line with Article 101 of the United Nations Charter.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Moreover, the Commission plays a crucial role in facilitating mobility across the United Nations system.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n By harmonising conditions of service and promoting equitable treatment, it enables staff to transition between organizations, strengthening the United Nation\u2019s capacity to respond effectively to global challenges.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Excellencies,<\/p>\n Dear colleagues,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As we embark on this session, let us reaffirm our commitment to supporting the Commission\u2019s mission to uphold the highest standards of integrity, competence, and efficiency within the United Nations system.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In doing so, we strengthen the international civil service as a cornerstone of our collective efforts to advance peace, security, and human rights worldwide.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thank you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Media Contacts<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sharon Birch, Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly, Tel: +1 212 963 0564, M: +1 646 342 5873, Email:\u00a0birchs@un.org<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Dr. Mariam Shaikh, Adviser\/ Social and Digital Media\/Media Relations, M: +1 917 3614990, Email:\u00a0mariam.shaikh@un.org<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n More Information and Updates\u00a0:\u00a0Website<\/strong><\/a>: \u00a0YouTube:\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0X (Twitter):<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Instagram<\/strong><\/a>: \u00a0LinkedIn:\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Photo Repository<\/strong><\/a>:\u00a0Bluesky<\/a><\/strong>; Weekly Highlights<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
Opening of the ninety-ninth session of the International Civil Service Commission<\/strong><\/p>\n