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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 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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QUNO organizes events at the international climate change negotiations in Bonn
QUNO was again present at the international climate change negotiations (SB44), recently held in Bonn, Germany from 16-26 May. Our Human...
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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 speaks at side event to UN debate on Peace and Security
In May the UN held a High-Level Thematic Debate on Peace and Security. QUNO representative Camilla Campisi participated as a...
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2016 Holley Lecture in Applied Ethics
On April 26, 2016, Andrew Tomlinson gave the 2016 Holley Lecture in Applied Ethics at Bloomfield College, New Jersey, entitled...
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Bringing member states together around the peaceful societies’ agenda
In July, the High Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development will take place at the UN in New York....
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Bringing the perspectives of Chinese scholars to the UN
In April, AFSC and QUNO collaborated to bring three Chinese scholars and UN experts to the UN. During their short...
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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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The Paris Climate Change Agreement: the most critical work begins now
Representative for Climate Change, Lindsey Fielder Cook, reflects on the 2015 Paris Climate Change Agreement. Over the course of three...
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Research paper: Access to seeds: lessons from the access to medicines debate
This new research paper considers what lessons the access to medicines debate provides for those concerned with protecting farmers’ access to seeds. Taking the...
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