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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.
Safeguarding Conscientious Objectors Amid Rising Militarization
In a world of accelerating militarization, the act of refusing to fight is bold and powerful. States justify mass conscription...
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Inclusive Dialogue on Migration: Preparing for the IMRF through Connection and Collaboration
The Inclusive Dialogue on Migration was created to build understanding between States, migrants, and migrant-led organizations, and to strengthen cooperation...
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Building the New Myanmar – QUNO hosts a public event with Myanmar’s National Unity Government
When the UN General Assembly opens each September, all UN member states are invited to address the world body. For...
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Marking Milestones: Reflecting on 80 Years of the UN’s Work for Women, Youth, and Climate Action
During September’s high-level week, world leaders gathered in New York for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly...
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QUNO Geneva seeks a Peace & Disarmament Representative
The Quaker United Nations Office (QUNO) seeks a committed and motivated person with considerable knowledge and experience to carry forward...
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The opening of the UN’s General Assembly spotlights a desire for peace in Israel and Palestine
Over the last week of September, world leaders gathered in New York for the opening of the 80th session of...
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Civic Space Under Threat: QUNO NY Co-hosts Workshop
September 2025 marked the opening of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and highlights the final...
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Saying Goodbye to QUNO’s 2024-2025 Programme Assistants
With the arrival of the fall season, the 2024-2025 cohort of Programme Assistants at QUNO’s offices in both New York...
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QUNO NY Gather Global Quaker Community for Discernment
On 12 August, QUNO NY, in collaboration with Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC), hosted a virtual event titled “Discerning...
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QUNO Geneva seeks a Human Rights & Refugees Representative
The Quaker United Nations Office (QUNO) seeks a committed and motivated person with considerable knowledge and experience to carry forward...
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New Director for Quaker UN Office in Geneva
The Quaker UN Office (QUNO) Geneva is delighted to announce that after a thorough international recruitment process, we have appointed...
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QUNO Programme Assistant Dares to Hope, Heal, and Witness at New York Yearly Meeting
At the end of July, QUNO Programme Assistant Ailih Weeldreyer attended New York Yearly Meeting’s summer sessions. The meeting was...
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QUNO Overview — Second Part of the Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-5.2)
Summary and contextThe Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) was established by the United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA) Resolution 5/14 (2022) to...
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Plastic Money: Turning Off the Subsidies Tap (Phase 3 – Briefing Note for INC 5.2)
This briefing note by the Quaker United Nations Office (QUNO) and Eunomia Research & Consulting presents the preliminary findings from...
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QUNO at INC-5.2: Timeline & Advocacy Highlights
As governments, civil society, and experts convene in Geneva for the second part of the fifth session of the Intergovernmental...
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Is the Arms Trade Above International Law?
“Is the Arms Trade Above International Law?”This pressing question was at the heart of a recent public event co-organized by...
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Quaker Organizations Discern Genocide is Occurring in Gaza and Urge Courageous Action
The Quaker United Nations Office (QUNO) has joined an international coalition of Quaker-led organizations in releasing a statement discerning that...
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Humanitarian Challenges in Myanmar: Navigating Conflict and Crisis
On 9 July, the Quaker United Nations Office hosted a private briefing on Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis in the aftermath of...
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