Resources
The Quaker United Nations Office conducts in-depth research and analysis on a range of topics relating to our core areas of focus and in conjunction with various partners. Search this archive or filter by topic to access our publications, including research papers, annual reports, significant statements of our positions, and more.
Patents, Trade and Development
This beginners' introduction to rules on patents, copyright and other forms of intellectual property describes how they affect distribution of...
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Multilateral Agreements and a TRIPS-plus World: The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Discusses TRIPs-plus standards at the multilateral level particularly in negotiations at the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). The World Trade...
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Special and Differential Treatment of Developing Countries in TRIPS
Analyses the special and differential treatment provisions in the Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property (TRIPs) Agreement, assesses their implementation...
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Former Child Soldiers as Refugees in Germany
Published jointly with Terre des hommes Germany, this research concerns the experiences and circumstances of former child soldiers seeking asylum...
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Juvenile Justice, Counter-terrorism and Children
This document deals with an aspect of the problem of child participation in armed conflict that is little explored and...
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Young Soldiers: Why they choose to fight
This publication seeks to better understand the realities facing boys and girls who โvolunteerโ for participation in armed conflict, highlighting...
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Trade, Intellectual Property, Food and Biodiversity
There is a growing debate about intellectual property rights, food, farming, biodiversity, the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) and other...
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