The head of Fiji's Women's Crisis Centre says allegations of sexual misconduct at a United Nations agency are a sign that all organisations should be open to scrutiny.
The UN's World Food Programme is formally investigating the allegations against two senior male staff after complaints by three women employees at the Suva office.
Fiji Women Crisis Centre Co-ordinator Shamima Ali shares her extensive experience and knowledge from working to end violence against women and girls. Photo: Supplied / UN Women
The centre's Shamima Ali said the accused men have been suspended and asked to leave Fiji.
She said the claims have not been reported to police but she felt they should be heard in court rather than swept under the carpet.
"I think it's quite disgusting and it should be of concern to all of us. And you know the good thing about it is at least it has come out and there has been some ownership of it. But I think the fact that it happened within organisations that are out here to help the vulnerable, it is a lot more shocking," Shamima Ali said.
Shamima Ali said she hoped Fijian women would be encouraged to speak out against workplace harassment and be part of the global trend to expose unsafe working environments.
A spokeswoman for the UN agency said a statement on the complaints was being prepared.
