Judgment No. 3366

• Organization: World Health Organization (WHO)
• Date: 09.07.2014
• Original: French
• Judges: Rouiller, Ba, Frydman
• Full judgment text - Full judgment text (french)

Decision

The complaint is dismissed, as is the counterclaim by WHO.

Summary

The complainant impugns the decision not to transmit to the Board of Appeal his claim concerning the displaying of his photo in the security premises of the Organisation following his dismissal.

Judgment keywords

Keywords

respect for dignity; suspension; complaint dismissed

Consideration 5

Extract:

"There is no doubt that the displaying of the complainant’s photograph in the guard posts and in the library of the Regional Office was liable to offend his honour, reputation or dignity. However, for the reasons already stated, and which relate to the complainant’s own conduct, this measure was justified."

Keywords

respect for dignity