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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 Representative brings Quaker Perspective to Disaster Resiliency
QUNO NY Representative Kavita Desai had the rare opportunity to moderate a panel at the United Nations entitled “Investing in...
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Real Costs of the Push to Rearm in Europe and Beyond: Implications for Arms Control, Business and Human Rights, and International Law
To discuss the costs and risks of exponentially rising military spending, the Quaker United Nations Office (QUNO) Geneva, together with the American...
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A Call for Climate Action: Protect Human Rights and Decrease Military Expending
HICC at the Human Rights Council QUNO participated in the climate and environmental discussions held in the 60th session Human...
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‘Deadlock of Imagination’: QUNO Invites Reflection on Approaches to Sustainable Energy Transformation at the Forum on Democracy and Climate Change
Lindsey Fielder Cook, QUNO’s Representative on the Human Impacts of Climate Change, pointed out clear pathways and criteria to achieve...
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At the Human Rights Council: Renewed Calls for Independent Human Rights Monitoring at International Borders
At the 60th session of the Human Rights Council, attention turned once again to the urgent need for stronger human...
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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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