Sudan: temporary special hardship classifications of “E” to all duty stations in Sudan that are not currently classified as “E” (currently Khartoum, Damazine and Port Sudan) is extended from 1 July until 30 September 2023. The extension of the temporary special hardship classification measure is only applicable to internationally recruited staff who have not been evacuated from the applicable duty stations, i.e., those who are required to continue to live and work in these duty stations.
Special Hardship Classifications (2/3)
Sudan (contd.) : This is a temporary special classification in respect of the situation in those duty stations and is therefore intended only for staff members that continue to live and work in those conditions during the crisis period.
A re-evaluation of these temporary special measures will be done, as necessary, during the quarterly cycle established for review of all duty stations under temporary special measures.
Special Hardship Classifications (3/3)
Turkiye: Special hardship classification of “E” to duty stations affected in the recent earthquake, namely Gaziantep, Antakya (Hatay), and Sanliurfa, is extended with effect from 1 July until 30 September 2023 (to be re-evaluated).
Special hardship classification of “E” to all duty stations in Ukraine is extended with effect from 1 July until 30 September 2023 (to be re-evaluated).
COMPENSATION INFORMATION FROM THE ICSC
During the global townhall meeting with the United Nations Secretary-General on 15 February 2023, several issues related to the compensation system of the UN common system were raised that would benefit from additional clarifications and explanations to help staff to better comprehend the system.
