One in Three UN workers say they were sexually harassed in the past two years

According to a report released by the United Nations, a third of UN staff and contractors have experienced sexual harassment in the past two years.

The results of the online survey - completed by just 17 per cent of those eligible - found more than half of the sexual harassment cases happened in the office, and only a third said they took action afterwards.

Secretary general Antonio Gutteres said the report “contained some sobering statistics and evidence of what needs to change” stating, “as an organisation founded on equality, dignity, and human rights, we must lead by example and set the standard.”