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January 19, 2018

United Nations Workers Say They've Faced Sexual Assault, Harassment
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Women employees of the United Nations say the organization is rife with
sexual harassment and assault, with accusers largely ignored and
perpetrators free to act with impunity. The Guardian interviewed dozens
of current and former United Nations employees, who described a
worldwide "culture of silence" across the U.N. and a grievance system
that is stacked against victims.


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