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.
Video: Children of Parents Sentenced to Death
This video explores the situation of children when their parent is sentenced to the death penalty or executed....
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Conscientious Objection to Military Service, written statement submitted by FWCC to the 25th session of the Human Rights Council
In this written statement by Friends World Committee for Consultation, Quakers draw attention to the serious and negative implications for...
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The right to food and its relation to trade and investment rules, written statement to the 25th session of the Human Rights Council
In this written statement by Friends World Committee for Consultation to the 25th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC),...
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Oral Statement: The right of conscientious objection to military service
In this statement, delivered to the 25th session of the UN Human Rights Council, Friends World Committee for Consultation (Quakers)...
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International Finance and Investment in Agriculture: Trends and Prospects
Presentation shared during an off the record expert consultation convened by QUNO on a New Framework on Trade and Investment...
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Shifts and emerging trends in commodity production and trade flows
Presentation shared during an off the record expert consultation convened by QUNO on a New Framework on Trade and Investment...
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‘Stateless State’ and self-organization as a policy resource
Presentation shared during an off the record expert consultation convened by QUNO on a New Framework on Trade and Investment...
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Opinions on the multilateral framework for trade and investment in agriculture: Analysis of an online survey
Presentation shared during an off the record expert consultation convened by QUNO on a New Framework on Trade and Investment...
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Conscientious Objection Standards
Rachel Brett, QUNO's representative for Human Rights and Refugees, delivered training to conscientious objectors at the Foro Internacional Por la...
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All voices heard: natural resources, conflict and company-community engagement
The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights call for businesses to meaningfully engage with groups who will be affected...
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A New Framework for Trade and Investment in Agriculture – QUNO`s vision
The Quaker United Nations Office (QUNO) is working with others to explore the purpose, structure and direction of the governance...
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Geneva Reporter
Geneva's newsletter from July to October 2013. Features stories: Children of parents sentenced to death or executed New framework for...
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Building Peace around water, land and food: Policy and practice for preventing conflict
Water and land are two of the key natural resources that shape billions of peoples’ livelihoods, food security, wellbeing and...
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Conscientious Objection to Military Service, written statement submitted by FWCC to the 24th session of the Human Rights Council
In this written statement by Friends World Committee for Consultation, Quakers welcome the growing recognition of the right to conscientious...
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NFTIA Draft Mapping of Alternative Proposals
QUNO believes that by placing people’s livelihoods and dignity alongside sustainability and food security as the central objectives of agriculture trade, it...
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Lightening the Load of the Parental Death Sentence on Children
This is a very detailed study exploring the situations of children whose parents have been sentenced with capital punishment. It...
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A Conscientious Objector’s Guide to the International Human Rights System
A user-friendly Guide to using Human Rights System for Conscientious Objectors. Together with the Centre for Civil and Political Rights,...
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Statement to Independent Expert on the Environment
In this statement, Quakers welcome a report on the issue of human rights relating to the enjoyment of a safe,...
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