Areas of Work

Peacebuilding & Prevention of Violent Conflict

QUNO’s work on Peacebuilding and the Prevention of Violent Conflict takes place in New York and works broadly in the areas of reconciliation & dialogue, the role of emerging powers, and the inclusion of local perspectives. News of our work, including recent events, statements and publications is available here.

Role of Emerging Powers

QUNO works to share perspectives and foster constructive engagement with emerging powers at the UN.

Reconciliation & Dialogue

QUNO supports a more holisitic approach to peacebuilding and prevention by the UN through the promotion of reconciliation and dialogue activities.

Inclusion of Local Perspectives

QUNO helps to bridge the gap between civil society actors in the field and the UN in New York.

Peace and Development

QUNO contributes to the UN discussions of the role of peace and stability in sustainable development and the successor framework to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

High Level Policy Engagement

QUNO engages with the broader policy debates on peacebuilding and prevention at the UN in New York. From time to time QUNO also works on topical situations such as Palestinian statehood.