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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.
The Second Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent
QUNO NY recently attended the second session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent which took place at...
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Joint call for the UN Human Rights Council to respond to the global pattern of deaths, torture and other grave human rights violations at international borders
As part of our work to end lethal disregard for people on the move, the Human Rights and Refugees Programme...
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QUNO’s Role at the Paris INC: Shaping Global Solutions to End Plastic Pollution
Ending plastic pollution globally remains a top priority for the Sustainable and Just Economic Systems (SJES) programme at the Quaker...
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QUNO at SB58 (5 – 15 June)
QUNO’s team at the recent United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations (SB58) in Bonn (June 5 –...
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QUNO New York celebrates 75 years of Quaker peace and justice work at the UN
On 9 June, over 140 Friends, colleagues and supporters gathered in New York City to mark the rich, 75-year history...
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New Climate Publication – A Government Official’s Toolkit
QUNO has just published the most recent version of A Government Official’s Toolkit: Inspiring Urgent, Real, and Equitable climate action....
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New Climate Publication – Fair Sources of Finance for a New Loss and Damage Funding Arrangement
Last November, States that took part in COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh agreed to pass a new funding arrangement for responding...
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QUNO NY hosts ‘Youth Impact’ discussion on sidelines of Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and Youth Forum
On April 26, QUNO NY hosted a hybrid side event for the ECOSOC Youth Forum and Permanent Forum on Indigenous...
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QUNO New York delivers a statement at the UN on civil society engagement and SDG 16
On May 2, 2023, QUNO New York Representative, Kavita Desai, delivered a statement before the UN’s Economic and Social Council...
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Quaker work at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Away from the buzz of the UN, young Indigenous people gathered at Quaker House under the shade of the gingko...
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Ireland Yearly Meeting 2023 – QUNO Geneva speaks on ‘Preparing for Peace: How can we prepare for peace?’
Florence Foster, Representative for Peace & Disarmament at QUNO Geneva, had the pleasure of joining Irish Friends in Tallaght for...
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Join the Celebration of 75 Years of Quaker Peace and Justice Work at the UN
QUNO New York is excited to announce that a streaming option is available for anyone who wants to join our...
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Quaker Action article showcases QUNO’s 75-year history at the UN
In the final days of World War II, world leaders came together to form an international body to prevent future...
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Small Island Developing States champion initiative to seek World Court Advisory Opinion
The Quaker United Nations Office welcomes the landmark decision by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to ask the International...
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QUNO Geneva leads on human rights and conventional arms discussion for the Geneva Consultations on the New Agenda for Peace
QUNO Geneva, as a founding member of the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform (GPP), supported consultations with relevant stakeholders in Geneva on...
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QUNO Review 2023
2023 is an opportunity for us to celebrate 75 years of Quaker peace and justice work at the UN. Read...
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New Opportunities for Breaking the Barriers of Systemic Racism in Migration Governance
On 29 March, QUNO Geneva engaged with the work of the Human Rights Council on systemic racism. Human Rights and...
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Ending lethal disregard for people on the move: working through the UN for migration justice
In line with our prioritisation of ending lethal disregard for people on the move as a core element of achieving...
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