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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.
VIDEO: Laurel Townhead talks about our Human Rights & Refugees programme
In this video, excerpted from a longer film shown at the Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC) World Plenary Meeting...
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VIDEO: Lindsey Fielder Cook talks about our Human Impacts of Climate Change programme
In this video, excerpted from a longer film shown at the Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC) World Plenary Meeting...
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VIDEO: Diane Hendrick talks about our Peace & Disarmament programme
In this video, excerpted from a longer film shown at the Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC) World Plenary Meeting...
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QUNO attends 32nd session of the Human Rights Council
From 13 June to 1 July, QUNO representatives attended the 32nd session of the UN Human Rights Council taking place in...
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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 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 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 attends European conference on children of prisoners
From 20-22 May, QUNO attended the annual meeting of Children of Prisoners Europe (COPE), the European network of organizations working for the rights of...
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QUNO participation at the 31st session of the Human Rights Council
The 31st session of the Human Rights Council (29 February to 24 March) provided new opportunities for QUNO to raise issues...
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Quaker statement on drug policy and human rights issued
Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC) has issued a new Quaker statement on drug policy and human rights in advance...
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QUNO Geneva backs junior staff pay campaign
Quaker United Nations Office (QUNO) Geneva is pleased to lend its support to the aims of the ‘We Pay Our...
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QUNO delivers oral statement on minorities in criminal justice systems at the HRC
QUNO delivered an oral statement on the impact of discrimination against minorities in the criminal justice system during the 31st...
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Project Brief: QUNO interactive policy tool
Within our Trade and Investment in Agriculture work, QUNO has been developing an online tool to help explain the complex relationship between...
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QUNO co-hosted briefing on new UN rules on treatment of prisoners
QUNO Geneva co-hosted a briefing on the new revised UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (known as...
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QUNO publishes timely briefing papers ahead of COP21 in Paris
Between November 30 and December 11, 2015, international negotiators will meet at the Conference of Parties (COP) 21 in Paris....
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QUNO delivers oral statement on children of parents sentenced to death or executed at the HRC
QUNO delivered an oral statement on the rights of children of parents sentenced to death or executed during the 30th...
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QUNO holds first expert consultation on small-scale farmer innovation
From the 26th – 27th May, QUNO held its first expert consultation on small-scale farmer innovation in biodiverse food systems....
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