Beyond the United Nations — Reclaiming Integrity and Purpose in Global Governance By Shihana Mohamed Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Beyond the United Nations — Reclaiming Integrity and Purpose in Global Governance By Shihana Mohamed NEW YORK, Jul 3 2026 (IPS) - At the Annual General Meeting of the United Nations Asia Network for Diversity and Inclusion (www.UN-ANDI.org) on 21 May 2026, I was invited to share my reflections on both the pre and post separation phases of my UN journey. This provided me with a valuable opportunity to critically examine my decision to leave the UN service after many years at the ICSC. I recently closed one of the most defining chapters of my professional life, after more than 25 years serving the United Nations (UN) —including two decades at the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC). Importantly, my decision was made entirely on personal and professional grounds, independent of any budgetary or post-related considerations. As a jointly funded UN body, the ICSC is not affected by budget cuts or post reductions. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/07/beyond-the-united-nations-reclaiming-integrity-and-purpose-in-global-governance/ Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -