Judgment No. 917

• Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
• Date: 08.12.1988
• Original: French
• Judges: Ducoux, Suffian, Gros Espiell
• Full judgment text - Full judgment text (french)

Decision

THE COMPLAINT IS DISMISSED.

Consideration 6

Extract:

The "principles that govern the international civil service [...] forbid discrimination and require that all members of the staff be treated considerately and with respect for their dignity."

Keywords

general principle; equal treatment; international civil service principles; organisation's duties; respect for dignity

Consideration 3

Extract:

"The complainant has failed, however, to identify any decision of the organization's which in her submission constitutes breach of the terms of her appointment or of the FAO Regulations or Rules and which causes her injury. The Tribunal will therefore not entertain her claims under that head."

Keywords

complaint; claim; lack of injury; cause of action