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.
Geneva Reporter
QUNO Geneva Newsletter for July 2011 to October 2011. Featured stories: Sustainability: Inspiration for QUNO from Britain Yearly Meeting Gathering...
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If my parents go to prison, what happens to me? (Briefing Paper)
In 2011, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child held a Day of General Discussion on the issue...
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In & Around the UN
QUNO New York newsletter from September 2011. Features articles on: From Reaction to Intervention: But What about Prevention? Letter from...
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Palestinian UN Bid: U.S. Should Press for Peace, Not Punishment
A joint statement of the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL), and the Quaker...
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Intellectual Property and Biodiversity: Friend or Foe?
This is the report of a panel discussion that considered how Intellectual Property (IP) can help preserve biological diversity, and...
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Collateral Convicts: If my parents go to prison, what happens to me? Exhibition on children of incarcerated parents
An exhibition by the NGO Group for the Committee on the Rights of the Child, focusing on “the often neglected...
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Intellectual Property and Biodiversity: Friend or Foe?
The Geneva Environment Network and the Quaker UN Office held a roundtable discussion on intellectual property (IP) and biodiversity. Panellists...
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In & Around the UN
QUNO New York newsletter from June 2011. Features articles on: Building Peace: From China to Africa and Back Again Letter...
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Geneva Reporter
QUNO Geneva newsletter for February 2011 to June 2011. Featured stories QUNO says "Thank You" to David Atwood Message from...
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Joint Statement on Implementing the Responsibility to Protect
A joint statement by QUNO and the Genocide Prevention Program of the School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution of George...
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Budding Work at the Quaker United Nations Office in Geneva
Introduction to QUNO's work on Food, Seeds and Intellectual Property.
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Paths Toward Peace – Best Practices in Violence Reduction and Development in South and Southeast Asia Magazine
Paths Toward Peace – Best Practices in VIolence Reduction and Development in South and Southeast Asia, Comunidad Segura Good Practices...
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Letter of Greeting to Friends
Letter to Friends from QUNO New York Director Andrew Tomlinson and QUNO Geneva Director David Atwood describing the current and...
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Colombia: Conscientious Objection to Military Service
This statement, delivered at the 16th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, concerns certain military recruitment processes in Colombia,...
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Written statement: Children of incarcerated parents (2011)
In this statement to the 16th session of the Human Rights Council, Quakers welcome the UN General Assembly’s adoption of...
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Briefing on the UN Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-custodial Measures for Women Offenders (Bangkok Rules)
The Bangkok Rules supplement a set of international standards on the treatment of prisoners – The UN Standard Minimum Rules...
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Food, Biological Diversity and Intellectual Property
The International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) influences global policy relating to agricultural research, as...
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Workshop for Incoming Members of the UN Peacebuilding Commission
Remarks given by QUNO New York Director Andrew Tomlinson at the "Workshop for Incoming Members of the UN Peacebuilding Commission...
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