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Through formal and informal events and relationship building, the Quaker United Nations Office engages with UN bodies, Member States and other partners. Stay up-to-date with the latest news relating to happenings at the UN and our work on the global stage.
QUNO attends World Congress against the Death Penalty
From 22-23 June, QUNO Geneva representatives attended the 6th World Congress against the Death Penalty, hosted in Oslo, Norway. The...
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QUNO engages with religious peacebuilders at UN event on violent extremism
The role of religion in violent conflict has received new attention in the context of recent terrorist attacks – but...
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QUNO co-hosts high level meeting on Refugees, Migrants and the 2030 Agenda
On 20 July, 2016, QUNO co-hosted a policy forum discussion with the International Peace Institute in New York , along...
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QUNO hosts ECOWAS Ambassador to the UN
QUNO facilitated a conversation at Quaker House in New York for Ambassador Leon Tanou Kone, the Permanent Observer of the Economic Community...
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Building On Sydney Bailey’s Security Council Procedure Legacy
Former QUNO Director Sydney Bailey (1916 – 1995) wrote extensively on the United Nations and peacemaking. Of particular importance was...
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QUNO supports civil society action on peace issues in the 2030 Agenda
Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by Member States in September 2015, is well on its way....
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QUNO releases policy brief on intellectual property and small-scale farmer innovation
The relationship between intellectual property (IP) and small-scale farmer innovation is far from straightforward. The majority of innovation in agriculture...
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QUNO co-hosts Geneva Peacebuilding Platform briefing
On Thursday 30 June, QUNO co-hosted a lunch time briefing meeting in conjunction with the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform and the Office...
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QUNO co-hosts event on prevention of conflict and human rights
QUNO co-hosted a side event during the 32nd session of the Human Rights Council on prevention and early warning of conflict,...
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QUNO co-hosts event on human rights of refugees and migrants
During the 32nd session of the Human Rights Council, QUNO co-hosted a side event on the human rights of refugees and...
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QUNO contributes to PBC annual session
QUNO New York Director Andrew Tomlinson was one of a small number of civil society representatives who took part in...
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QUNO co-hosts event on women in conflict with the law
During the 32nd session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, QUNO co-hosted a side event on the issue of the human...
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QUNO signs joint Quaker statement on TTIP
In a written statement, five Quaker organisations from Europe and the United States have called on governments around the world,...
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QUNO hosts discussion on strengthening the UN-AU partnership
QUNO organized an informal discussion at Quaker House between African Union expert Dr. Cedric de Coning, civil society, UN staff...
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QUNO and International Treaty host consultation on Farmers’ Rights
In conjunction with the secretariat of the International Treaty (ITPGRFA), QUNO hosted a small, focused consultation examining progress and challenges in domestic...
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In & Around the UN: New Newsletter from our New York office
QUNO New York is excited to share our most recent Newsletter, "In & Around the UN," featuring the following articles...
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Peacebuilding organizations in “Peace Promise” to address conflict drivers of humanitarian need
As the World Humanitarian Summit opens in Istanbul, peacebuilding organizations, including civil society, UN agencies and the World Bank, have...
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QUNO presents at WIPO seminar on intellectual property and genetic resources
On 27th May, QUNO's Susan Bragdon (Representative, Food & Sustainability), addressed state delegates and civil society at a seminar on intellectual property and...
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