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Support for people going through job loss, restructuring, stress or a career change. These organisations are independent from this platform.
If you are in danger or thinking about ending your life, contact local emergency services or a crisis line now. Find A Helpline lists free, confidential lines by country.
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Most organisations have confidential counselling for staff. Former staff can ask whether they can still use it for a period.
A directory of free, confidential crisis and support lines in many countries.
findahelpline.com
Most UN entities, missions and large NGOs have a staff counsellor, welfare officer or employee assistance service. Ask HR or the medical service for the confidential contact.
No single website. Ask locally.
The UN system site on workplace mental health and well-being. It explains how to reach confidential staff and stress counsellors.
un.org
ICRC staff can ask their HR contact or staff health service about psychological support.
icrc.org
IFRC and National Society staff and volunteers can ask their organisation about staff support and psychosocial services.
ifrc.org
Hosted by the Danish Red Cross. Guidance on mental health and psychosocial support, including care for staff and volunteers.
mhpsshub.org
Specialist counselling, coaching and staff care for people in humanitarian and development work. Fees may apply.
konterragroup.net
Standards and guidance on people management and staff well-being in aid organisations.
chsalliance.org
A long-standing source on the well-being of humanitarian workers. It ended direct services in 2025 and now funds other organisations in this field.
headington-institute.org
Plain information on mental health, including mental health at work.
who.int
Staff representatives know the rules of your organisation. Contact them early, before deadlines pass.
Most agencies and many duty stations have one. They can explain your rights, check deadlines with you and sometimes arrange legal help.
No single website. Ask locally.
Coordinating Committee of International Staff Unions and Associations of the United Nations System.
ccisua.org
Federation of International Civil Servants' Associations. It brings together staff associations across the UN common system.
ficsa.org
A federation of staff unions in the UN system. Your local staff union can tell you if it is a member.
No single website. Ask locally.
Depending on your contract and country, this may be a staff association, a works council or a national trade union.
No single website. Ask locally.
Formal processes have strict time limits. The basics below are general information, not legal advice.
Rules and deadlines change. Always check the current rules that apply to your contract.
Explains the UN internal justice system, including management evaluation, the UN Dispute Tribunal and the UN Appeals Tribunal.
un.org
Free legal advice and representation for staff members covered by the UN internal justice system.
un.org
Informal and confidential help to resolve work problems, including mediation. Some organisations have their own ombudsman.
un.org
Hears complaints from staff of many specialised agencies and other international organisations that accept its jurisdiction.
ilo.org
Practical steps for the next chapter.
Many organisations offer transition support, career counselling or training funds when posts are abolished. Ask HR what you are entitled to before your contract ends.
No single website. Ask locally.
Check your pension options before you separate. Some choices have deadlines.
unjspf.org
StandbyRoster, which runs this platform, also offers career support for people moving on.
standbyroster.com