The United Nations’ current policy on sexual harassment and its internal processes to investigate such allegations “is not enough” by itself to combat the problem, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has written in a letter to all United Nations staff.

The message, which speaks to a “duty and obligation” to create a work environment that is “welcoming to all, where everyone feels valued,” is the first word from the U.N. chief on sexual harassment and abuse following the slew of allegations against some major Hollywood, media, political, and international aid figures in recent weeks.

“The United Nations has a clear policy on sexual harassment and a process to investigate allegations in a fair and confidential manner, with firm sanctions at the organisations disposal. However, this in itself is not enough,” he wrote.

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