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.
Orphans of Justice – In search of the best interests of the child when a parent is imprisoned: A Legal Analysis
This paper is part of a series of publications looking at the different aspects of the impact of parental imprisonment...
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Children Need Dads Too: Children with Fathers in Prison
Since 2003, QUNO has worked on the issue of women in prison and children of imprisoned mothers, raising awareness about...
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Peacebuilding in Geneva: Mapping the Landscape
Geneva is a major global centre of peacebuilding expertise, and the Geneva peacebuilding sector is very large and diverse in...
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Geneva Reporter
QUNO Geneva's newsletter for February to April 2009. Featured stories: Women in Prison: New Steps and Resolutions Making a Difference...
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In & Around the UN
QUNO New York newsletter from January 2009. Features articles on: Peacebuilding and Early Recovery Letter from the Director Burundi: The...
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Geneva Reporter
QUNO Geneva's newsletter from November 2008 to January 2009. Featured stories: The Future of Armed Violence and Development Universal Periodic...
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The Protection of Geographical Indications and the Doha Round: Strategic and Policy Considerations for Africa
Aims to inform the position of the African Group in the WTO Geographical Indication (GI) negotiations. In particular it aims...
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Geneva Reporter
QUNO Geneva's newsletter from August to October 2008. Featured articles: Conscientious Objection to Military Service Geneva Declaration Summit Transfer of...
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Oral statement to the 9th session of the UN Human Rights Council on Conscientious Objection to Military Service
UN Human Rights Council Ninth session Agenda item 3: Oral statement by Friends World Committee for Consultation delivered by Rachel...
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Digging Foundations or Trenches? UN Human rights Council: Year 2,
This is the second publication developed by Rachel Brett on the establishment and workings of the UN Human Right’s Council....
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Disarmament and Development: One Coin, Two Sides? A Briefing for Friends
This Briefing presents QUNO's work relating to demand for small arms, and how this led to the creation of the...
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Examining the roots of Quaker service at the UN
“Doing that which tends to the peace of all.” A personal and preliminary reflection by QUNO New York Director Andrew...
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In & Around the UN
QUNO New York newsletter from June 2008. Features articles on: Continuing Challenges in Iraq Postcard from China Democratic Republic of...
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Ensuring Temporariness: Mechanisms to Incentivise Return Migration in the Context of GATS Mode 4 and Least Developed Country Interests
During the Doha negotiations at the World Trade Organization (WTO), least developed countries (LDCs) have expressed a strong interest in...
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Disarmament and Development: One Coin, Two Sides? A briefing for Friends
This background paper aims to give Friends an overview of the “Geneva Declaration” process, and of QUNO’s involvement in it....
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8th session of the Human Rights Council: NGO Statement on Item 2
8th session of the Human Rights Council: NGO Statement on Item 2 – Monday, 2 June 2008.
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Children Imprisoned by Circumstance
Many children around the world live in prison with mothers who have been accused or sentenced. The children themselves have...
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The Future Control of Food
A Guide to International Negotiations and Rules on Intellectual Property, Biodiversity and Food Security
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