This archive report was first published on 4 July 2020.
United Nations employees are facing intense scrutiny after a video emerged showing two staff members engaging in intimate behavior in a car in Tel Aviv, Israel.
According to reports, the incident occurred during a work-related trip, sparking outrage and calls for accountability within the international organization.
On July 4, 2020, the video was first shared on social media by Mattea Merta, prompting widespread condemnation and raising concerns about the prevalence of workplace harassment.
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric confirmed that the two employees had been suspended pending an investigation into the incident.
The video, which has been viewed millions of times, shows a man and a woman in a car, with the woman appearing to be performing a sexual act on the man while he is driving.
While some UN employees have downplayed the incident, saying it is not uncommon within the organization, the video has sparked a heated debate about workplace harassment and the need for greater accountability.
As the UN faces growing criticism over its handling of the incident, the organization's leadership is under pressure to take decisive action to address the issue.
