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Teacher Sues UNIS Over Alleged Antisemitic Harassment

2/19/2026

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Nadine Sébag, a Jewish teacher at United Nations International School in Manhattan, alleges antisemitic harassment by colleague Nehad Soliman.
UNIS allegedly failed to investigate harassment and scrutinized Sébag's conduct.
The hostile environment caused severe depression, prompting Sébag's February 2025 resignation.
Sébag filed a lawsuit against UNIS alleging violations of New York State and City Human Rights Laws, seeking damages.
The case raises concerns about UNIS's discrimination-complaint handling.

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Story summary

Nadine Sébag, a Jewish teacher at United Nations International School in Manhattan, alleges antisemitic harassment by colleague Nehad Soliman.
UNIS allegedly failed to investigate harassment and scrutinized Sébag's conduct.
The hostile environment caused severe depression, prompting Sébag's February 2025 resignation.
Sébag filed a lawsuit against UNIS alleging violations of New York State and City Human Rights Laws, seeking damages.
The case raises concerns about UNIS's discrimination-complaint handling.