A newly formed and unprecedented association of United Nations employees, calling itself UN Staff for Gaza, is making waves inside the organization. Although described as a “private initiative” with no formal affiliation to the UN, the group has already attracted significant attention by bringing together staff members concerned with the war in Gaza.

The association announced that former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has agreed to serve as its honorary chairman, lending considerable weight to its efforts. The move highlights growing internal activism within the UN’s ranks, as employees seek to influence the international body’s stance and visibility on the Gaza conflict.