Senior UN official loses his appeal against sexual misconduct sacking

Tribunal rules that Ravi Karkara, an adviser to UN Women, was rightfully dismissed for harassing younger men

A former senior UN adviser who contested his sacking over sexual misconduct has lost his appeal at a tribunal.

Ravi Karkara, who was tasked with promoting gender equality and youth partnerships at UN Women, was dismissed in 2018 following allegations of harassment against younger men, including an intern.