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.
Recent QUNO Publications list
A reference list of recent QUNO publications by programme, including brief summaries of their content and links to PDFs of the full publications.
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Statement to the Independent Expert on human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment
The statement encourages the Independent Expert to consider the following: The role that peacebuilding approaches can play in fulfilling procedural...
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Geneva Reporter
Geneva's newsletter from January to March 2013. Featured stories: QUNO engagement with climate talks Natural resources, conflict and cooperation Standard...
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Oral Statement on Mental Health of Children of Prisoners
This submission highlights the effects of imprisonment of a parent on mental health of children. It was submitted jointly by...
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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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In & Around the UN
QUNO New York newsletter from December 2012. Features articles on: Letter from the Director Update from QUNO Geneva Crisis in...
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Geneva Reporter
Geneva's newsletter from September to December 2012. Featured stories: Supporting children of prisoners World food security After the Millenium Development...
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Increasing Trust and Effectiveness Under the UNFCCC: Learning from International Monitoring Processes
As the UNFCCC moves towards new arrangements under the Durban Platform, facilitating trust among its Parties will be vital to...
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VIDEO: Rachel Brett, QUNO Representative for Human Rights and Refugees, on Conscientious Objection
In this Youtube video uploaded by the Centre for Civil and Political Rights (CCPR Centre), Rachel Brett, QUNO's representative for...
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Diverting the Flow: Cooperation over International Water Resources
Exploring the complex interlinkages between climate change, resource scarcity, violent conflict and cooperation.
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Civil Society Statement on Non-Military Solutions in Northern Myanmar
A statement entitled: "Civil Society Organisations Call for Dialogue and Urgent International Engagement to Support Non-Military Solutions in Northern Myanmar."...
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In & Around the UN
QUNO New York newsletter from September 2012. Features articles on: Fast-moving Changes in Myanmar Letter from the Director Update from...
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Oral Statement: Children of Parents Executed or Sentenced to Death
This submission welcomes the UN Secretary General’s report on the death penalty, in which the children of sentenced persons are...
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Statement on the Human Right to Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation
This statement welcomes the work of the UN Special Rapporteur on the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation,...
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TRIPS-Related Patent Flexibilities and Food Security: Options For Developing Countries – Policy Guide
Food security is as a pressing global challenge. Agricultural innovation is critical to addressing it. Equally important is ensuring that...
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Agricultural Innovation for the 21st Century: Matching the Intellectual Property Framework with Farmers’ Needs
This is the report on the QUNO-IIED panel at the World Trade Organisation Public Forum held in September 2012 in Geneva....
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Geneva Reporter
Geneva's newsletter from May to August 2012. Featured stories: Water, conflict and cooperation Conscientious objection to military service Highlights from...
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Children of Parents Sentenced to Death: New Work at QUNO Geneva (Briefing paper)
A short briefing paper giving more detail into the history of QUNOs work on children of incarcerated parents, and more...
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