Ex-UN director protests Gaza famine dismissal
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What happened
- Benjamin Davis, a 26-year FAO official, was dismissed on September 30 after participating in moments of silence for Gaza hunger victims and authoring a report on food availability there.
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- Davis claims his dismissal was motivated by his stance on hunger in Gaza, saying he was disciplined without due process for speaking on a subject core to the FAO's mandate.
- FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu defended the dismissal publicly, accusing an unnamed staff member of playing political games and saying the organization will not allow such conduct.
- Davis has filed an appeal that could eventually reach a UN tribunal, which has authority to award damages in employment disputes.
Why it matters
The case raises questions about whether UN employees can express views on humanitarian crises without jeopardizing their careers, triggering debate over staff activism within the organization.jpost.com
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