Dear all,

We continue to be concerned about the situation in Uganda, and the increasing number of countries that have adopted or are considering anti-gay legislation.

This is going to impact our ability to serve in those countries, and our ability to be mobile.

As the attached letter from the Under-Secretary-General of the Department of Management, Yukio Takasu, states, the UN Secretariat has decided to convene a group to study this matter. Please note that he is writing on behalf of the Secretary-General.

In the days ahead, we will try to influence this group’s thinking. If necessary, we will reach out to all Under-Secretary-Generals involved and request meetings as well.

I will continue to keep you posted on this issue.

I strongly encourage you to share your thoughts and comments with UN-GLOBE coordinators and officers-at-large, or the Board.

How will this impact you? What solutions would you like to see?

Please feel free to reach me at nam@un.org at any time.

Best,

Hyung Hak Nam (Alfonso)

President, UN-GLOBE

PS – Please find attached also a letter of support from the President of the Staff Council (representing UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS/UN-WOMEN) and UNISERV, Dimitri Savaras. It was sent yesterday to the Secretary-General.