WHO official page on COVID-19
Refer to this site for authoritative information on COVID-19, including public advice, country and technical guidance, frequently asked questions, situation reports, and more.
UN official page on COVID-19
The official UN page on COVID-19 response, including a section dedicated to UN personnel.
Information from the UN System
Obtain a high-level overview of how the various entities in the UN System are mobilizing on COVID-19, with links to the various UN offices, field missions, agencies, funds and programmes.
Comm 39/20 - 1st May – Labour Day and New FICSA Social media
Watch FICSA President's statement on Labour Day, and the new normal in our working conditions after COVID-19.
Comm 38/20 - NewSpecial Magazine
The latest issue of NewSpecial Magazine features articles and interviews on staying at home, virtues of turning virtual, and several other opinions and articles on COVID-19.
Comm 37/20 - Survey on Staff Arrangements
This important survey includes a question on staff representation in crisis management. The deadline has been extended to 28 of May, and we encourage you to respond!
Comm 25/20 - FICSA letter to Executive Heads
Read FICSA's letter to Executive Heads on COVID-19
Comm 24/20 - COVID-19, working from home, staying healthy and motivated
Read General Secretary Evelyn Cortum's letter to members on how to stay healthy and motivated while working from home
Administrative Guidelines for Offices on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak
This guideline from the HR Network, provides a template that is further adapted by the various organizations in the UN System. FICSA, together with its sister federations, has proactively contacted the HR Network to provide input on the guidelines, and recommends Staff Associations/Unions to do the same at the organization level as the template gets adopted to each organization's specific circumstances.
Administrative guidelines and FAQs on human resources, finance and travel matters due to the COVID-19 outbreak
Contains guidelines both for the UN System from the HR Network and CEB, as well as guidelines for the UN Secretariat that may be adapted to your own organizations
WHO guidance on return to workplace
This high level document provides the authoritative guidelines for countries and organizations for use in the workplace. It covers carrying out a workplace risk assessment and outlines measures for all workplaces in the areas of hand and respiratory hygiene; physical distancing; reduction and management of work-related travel; regular environmental cleaning and disinfection; risk communication, training and education; and management of people with COVID-19 or their contacts. There are also specific measures for workplaces and jobs at medium and high risk. In addition, the guidance provides an overview of the rights, duties and responsibilities of workers and employers, as well as advice on developing action plans for COVID-19 prevention and mitigation.
Return to workplace policy draft - IAEA
FICSA is sharing the return to workplace policies that its members are working on, in order to spread and share best practices, as offices began to consider its strategy to reopen. Policy documents are practical considerations, based on high level guidance from WHO and local authorities.
Return to workplace policy draft - WHO/GSC Office
FICSA is sharing the return to workplace policies that its members are working on, in order to spread and share best practices, as offices began to consider its strategy to reopen. Policy documents are practical considerations, based on high level guidance from WHO and local authorities.
Return to workplace - Information resources shared by SCBD Montreal
You can find a collection of guidelines, information materials and articles curated by SCBD that may inform you further on this topic.
UN Secretary General letter to all Staff
UN Secretary General's open letter to all staff dated 17 April 2020.
UN WebTV collection of videos on COVID-19
Including statements from UN Secretary General, WHO Director General and other Executive Heads and senior officials in the UN System.
Available support resources for managers and staff members with families during COVID-19
This overview document captures all resources available within the UN Secretariat, and the UN System, for managers and staff members alike.
WFP's platform on travel restrictions
At a time of border closures, travel restrictions and airline cancellations, this linked platform, provides updated country-by-country information on travel related restrictions and airline operations around the world. Based on multiple sources including IATA (International Air Transport Association), International SOS, Foreign Ministry advisories, open-source media and WFP itself, the platform serves as an easily accessible resource providing guidance to travelers, at a time of increasingly restricted travel. The platform is being consistently updated by WFP staff on a daily basis; however, in view of the rapidly evolving situation, the platform serves only as a guidance resource.
