Newsroom
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.
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...
Read More
Humanitarian Challenges in Myanmar: Navigating Conflict and Crisis
On 9 July, the Quaker United Nations Office hosted a private briefing on Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis in the aftermath of...
Read More
QUNO NY Director Meets with Friends from Asia and the West-Pacific in Hong Kong
Have you ever wondered how to say “good morning” in Bisaya, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Nepali, Tagalog, and English? Well,...
Read More
We hold in the Light those affected by the ongoing violence in Israel and Palestine
On the 19th of October, in the spirit of the building that hosted it, QUNO New York joined civil society...
Read More
Quaker organisations call for a ceasefire and humanitarian protections in Gaza
Stop the violence and allow humanitarian access to Gaza — this is the strong call from Quakers from around the...
Read More
Voices for Peace in Israel and Palestine
The international community has expressed grave concern regarding the escalation of violence in Palestine and Israel. On 9 October, the...
Read More
World leaders gather with hopes for peace in the face of deepening crises
On September 19th, world leaders gathered at the United Nations in New York for the opening of the 78thSession of...
Read More
Saying Hello and Goodbye – QUNO NY Staff Comings and Goings
September is an extra busy time at QUNO as we greet new Programme Assistants. In New York, this role is...
Read More
A moment for remembrance and rededication to peace on the Korean Peninsula
70 years ago, on July 27, 1953, the guns of the Korean War fell silent following the signing of an...
Read More
Upcoming Event: Webinar and Quiet Diplomacy Dinner on Trade-Related Measures for a Treaty to End Plastic Pollution
We would like to inform you of an upcoming event on the 26th of April 2023, co-hosted by the Quaker...
Read More
QUNO New York Staff Visit Cambodia
QUNO New York staff members, Sarah Clarke and Kavita Desai, traveled to Siem Reap, Cambodia to join in a workshop...
Read More
QUNO hosts authors from ‘Light in Gaza: Writings Born in Fire’
On 25 October, QUNO New York hosted Jehad Abusalim and Asmaa Abu Mezeid, two of the authors of the newly...
Read More
QUNO NY Staff Comings & Goings
The support and contributions of Programme Assistants (PAs) are critical to QUNO NY’s United Nations efforts. Our colleagues come to...
Read More
Quaker United Nations Office New York names new Director
The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) and the Quaker United Nations Committee – New York are pleased to announce that...
Read More
Joint NGO submission to the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights
In April 2020 the Business, Conflict and Human Rights Network (BCHR Network), Christian Aid Ireland, Control Arms, QUNO and Swedwatch jointly...
Read More
IPCC presents its Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5C
In October, the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) met in Incheon, South Korea, to present its Special Report on Global...
Read More
QUNO to host side event on the Right to Conscientious Objection to Military Service: Towards Implementation
QUNO will host a side event at the 35th Session of the Human Rights Council on the issue of conscientious...
Read More
Prevention and Mediation: Towards More Effective Collaborative Approaches and Strategies for Sustaining Peace
On March 28th, the Civil Society-UN Prevention Platform hosted a meeting entitled "Prevention and Mediation: Towards More Effective Collaborative Approaches...
Read More