News & Events
JIU Presents Reviews on Mutual Recognition and Donor Conditionalities to UN Panel of External Auditors
On 20 November 2025, the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) delivered two presentations to the Panel of UN External Auditors during the forty-first meeting of its Technical Group, highlighting findings from two recent system-wide reviews that address core efficiency and accountability challenges across the UN system.
Interview with JIU’s new Executive Secretary, Mika Tapio
On 3 November 2025, the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) welcomed its new Executive Secretary, Mr. Mika Tapio, who brings extensive experience in oversight and audit across the United Nations system. Shortly after his arrival, Mika sat down with us to share insights into his career, vision, and personal interests.
JIU presents findings and recommendations on sexual exploitation and abuse within United Nations system organizations to Member States and UN officials
On 7th November 2025, in Geneva, Inspector Eileen A. Cronin, Inspector Conrod Hunte and Evaluation Officer, Kamolmas Jaiyen presented key findings and recommendations from the JIU’s review on policies and practices to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) within United Nations system organizations.
JIU Chair Strengthens Cooperation with ICAO in Montreal, Canada
On 27th and 28th October 2025 in Montreal, Inspector Carolina Fernández Opazo, carried out the first official mission of a Chair of the United Nations Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), with the objective of reinforcing JIU’s commitment to closer collaboration with organizations across the UN system.
JIU Presentation of the Management and Administration review of UNEP at the meetings of the Committee of Permanent Representatives in Nairobi, Kenya
Inspector Conrod Hunte of the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) presented the findings and recommendations of the Management and Administration review of UNEP to the Committee of Permanent Representatives (CPR) of UNEP, including the CPR subcommittee meeting on 11 September 2025 and the 171st CPR meeting on 16 September 2025.
JIU Executive Secretary Uren Pillay Retires After Years of Dedicated Service
On August 28th, the Inspectors and the staff of the JIU gathered in full to bid a warm and emotional farewell to Executive Secretary Uren Pillay, retiring after 25 years in the United Nations.
Review of policies and practices to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and abuse in the United Nations system organizations - JIU/REP/2025/2 and JIU/REP/2025/2(Expanded Report)
The Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) is pleased to announce the release of its report on policies and practices to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) in the United Nations system, prepared by Inspectors Eileen A. Cronin and Conrod Hunte.
Review of management and administration in the United Nations Environment Programme - JIU/REP/2025/1 and JIU/REP/2025/1(Expanded Report)
The Joint Inspection Unit is pleased to announce the release of its report on management and administration review of the United Nations Environment Programme, prepared by Inspector Conrod Hunte.
JIU Chairperson participates in the WHO Executive Board’s 42nd PBAC and the 38th session of WIPO’s Program and Budget Committee
At the 42nd meeting of WHO’s Programme, Budget and Administration Committee on 15 May, JIU Chairperson Carolina Fernandez Opazo addressed the Committee and commended WHO’s strong track record in implementing oversight recommendations.
JIU Visits Uganda and Central African Republic for SEA Review
During the week of November 11th, Inspector Eileen Cronin visited Uganda and the Central African Republic as part of the JIU review on policies and practices to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) in the United Nations system organizations. Inspector Cronin interviewed and conducted focus group discussions with 61 senior leaders and technical staff of JIU partnering organizations to understand the implementation of SEA-related policies. In addition, there was a short brainstorming workshop with 89 technical focal points from UN organizations and NGO counterparts.
JIU Inspectors Participate in 220th Session of the UNESCO Executive Board
On October 10th, JIU Inspectors attended the meeting of the Special Committee during the 220th session of the UNESCO Executive Board to address questions regarding JIU reports relevant to UNESCO.
Highlights of JIU Mission to New York (03-05 September 2024)
JIU Chair, Carolina Fernandez Opazo and Executive Secretary Uren Pillay traveled to United Nations Headquarters in New York for a series of meetings including with JIU Focal Points, the Tripartite (with OIOS and the Board of Auditors), the UNDP Administrator and a presentation to the Joint Swiss-UNITAR Briefing on the UN Budgetary Matters.
JIU Presentation of Management and Administration in UN-Women at the 2nd Regular Session 2024 of the Executive Board
The Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) presented the comprehensive review of Management and Administration in the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women at the 2nd Regular Session 2024 of the UN-Women Executive Board. Inspectors Toshiya Hoshino and Mohanad Al-Musawi delivered the findings to the Executive Board at UNHQ in New York on September 10th 2024.
Review of management and administration in the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women) – JIU/REP/2024/1
The Joint Inspection Unit is pleased to announce the release of its report on management and administration in the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women), prepared by Inspectors Toshiya Hoshino and Mohanad Al-Musawi.