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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.
Diplomats and peacebuilders discuss emerging issues in peacebuilding
QUNO hosted an evening reception at Quaker House on emerging issues in peacebuilding and prevention. It was a unique opportunity...
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“Making Peace in Their Own Words”: Myanmar’s Peace Process
QUNO hosted a book launch and discussion at Quaker House in New York on "Making Peace in Their Own Words:...
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In & Around the UN
Take a look at what's going on in our New York office: QUNO's quarterly Newsletter highlights our work on the new...
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QUNO and NGO Partners Publish Booklet on Gaza Arria-Formula Meeting
The Israel-Palestine NGO Working Group, of which QUNO New York is a member, has published a booklet on the UN...
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Arria-Formula Meeting on Gaza
For the first time since 1997 and just the second time ever, the Security Council held an Arria-Formula meeting focusing...
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UNRWA at 65: Overcoming Hardship and Sustaining Hope
Following a High Level UN Conference to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine...
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Palestinian Youth Organizers: Breaking Barriers – Building Movements
QUNO, in collaboration with the American Friends Service Committee, facilitated an Israel-Palestine NGO Working Group event “Palestinian Youth Organizers: Breaking Barriers...
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QUNO hosts side event at the Aarhus Convention’s Meeting of the Parties on “Building peace through environmental access rights”
QUNO organized a side event on "Building peace through environmental access rights: preventing conflict around water, land and food" (download the briefing...
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Public Statement on Fighting in Northern Myanmar
In June 2011, QUNO New York worked with other partner organisations to publish a public statement in response to fighting...
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