QUNO | QUAKER UNITED NATIONS OFFICEABOUT HISTORY, STAFF & VALUESAREAS OF WORK OUR WORKTIMELINE RECENT NEWS Report on Conscientious Objection to Military Service and Refugee Status Determination. Read More. May 2021. QUNO Co-Hosts Virtual Dialogue on Prevention with UN, Civil Society, and Member States. Read More. Apr 2021. QUNO launches new publication How to be a Hero for all our Children. Read More.

QUNO REVIEW 2021

Our newest QUNO Review provides a brief introduction to QUNO and our ways of working, as well as an overview of our areas of work. Learn more about our past year of work and where we are headed in 2021.

OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities for Young Professionals. QUNO Geneva is no longer accepting applications for 2021-2022 Programme Assistantships. QUNO offers between three and five Programme Assistant (PA) positions each year, two in New York and at least two in Geneva. These are entry-level positions for recent graduates who are interested in

international

KEY PUBLICATIONS

SUSTAINING PEACE: A REPORT ON HOW HUMAN RIGHTS CAN HELP As part of long-term work on integrating human rights and sustaining peace, QUNO has written a public report entitled ‘Sustaining Peace: How can human rights help? 2016 – 2020 retrospective.’ The report builds on learnings from a joint project with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), which focused on Operative Paragraph 11 of the 2016 Sustaining Peace resolutions.

CIVIL SOCIETY

The Civil Society – UN Prevention Platform, co-facilitated by QUNO, hosted its first virtual event of 2021. This virtual convening, titled Advancing UN Prevention Efforts Across Sectors and Institutions: Collective Pathways for Effective Prevention, centered on the current state of prevention at the United Nations (UN), building on the Platform’s 2020 Discussion Series on Prevention. QUAKER UNITED NATIONS SUMMER SCHOOL QUNO GENEVA INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF QUNO Geneva is looking for its next leader to take over from Jonathan Woolley who will be retiring later this year. We seek an exceptional individual from any part of the world who is a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and whose values exemplify the Quaker fundamentals of integrity, equality, simplicity, community, stewardship of the Earth, and peace.

GENEVA | QUNO

QUNO Geneva is looking for its next leader to take over from Jonathan Woolley who will be retiring later this year. We seek an exceptional individual from any part of the world who is a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and whose values exemplify the Quaker fundamentals of integrity, equality, simplicity, community, stewardship of the Earth, and peace. COLLATERAL CONVICTS: RECOMMENDATIONS AND GOOD PRACTICE The first time a UN body considered the question children with parents in prison was in September 2011, in a Committee on the Rights of the Child day of general discussion on the topic. This paper details the issues, good practice and recommendations relating to children of prisoners that emerged from that day of general discussion. See also the related Briefing Paper and Exhibition. QUNO | QUAKER UNITED NATIONS OFFICEABOUT HISTORY, STAFF & VALUESAREAS OF WORK OUR WORKTIMELINE RECENT NEWS Report on Conscientious Objection to Military Service and Refugee Status Determination. Read More. May 2021. QUNO Co-Hosts Virtual Dialogue on Prevention with UN, Civil Society, and Member States. Read More. Apr 2021. QUNO launches new publication How to be a Hero for all our Children. Read More.

QUNO REVIEW 2021

Our newest QUNO Review provides a brief introduction to QUNO and our ways of working, as well as an overview of our areas of work. Learn more about our past year of work and where we are headed in 2021. QUAKER UNITED NATIONS SUMMER SCHOOL

CIVIL SOCIETY

The Civil Society – UN Prevention Platform, co-facilitated by QUNO, hosted its first virtual event of 2021. This virtual convening, titled Advancing UN Prevention Efforts Across Sectors and Institutions: Collective Pathways for Effective Prevention, centered on the current state of prevention at the United Nations (UN), building on the Platform’s 2020 Discussion Series on Prevention. SUSTAINING PEACE: A REPORT ON HOW HUMAN RIGHTS CAN HELP As part of long-term work on integrating human rights and sustaining peace, QUNO has written a public report entitled ‘Sustaining Peace: How can human rights help? 2016 – 2020 retrospective.’ The report builds on learnings from a joint project with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), which focused on Operative Paragraph 11 of the 2016 Sustaining Peace resolutions.

GENEVA | QUNO

QUNO Geneva is looking for its next leader to take over from Jonathan Woolley who will be retiring later this year. We seek an exceptional individual from any part of the world who is a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and whose values exemplify the Quaker fundamentals of integrity, equality, simplicity, community, stewardship of the Earth, and peace. QUNO GENEVA INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF QUNO Geneva is looking for its next leader to take over from Jonathan Woolley who will be retiring later this year. We seek an exceptional individual from any part of the world who is a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and whose values exemplify the Quaker fundamentals of integrity, equality, simplicity, community, stewardship of the Earth, and peace.

OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities for Young Professionals. QUNO Geneva is no longer accepting applications for 2021-2022 Programme Assistantships. QUNO offers between three and five Programme Assistant (PA) positions each year, two in New York and at least two in Geneva. These are entry-level positions for recent graduates who are interested in

international

KEY PUBLICATIONS

COLLATERAL CONVICTS: RECOMMENDATIONS AND GOOD PRACTICE The first time a UN body considered the question children with parents in prison was in September 2011, in a Committee on the Rights of the Child day of general discussion on the topic. This paper details the issues, good practice and recommendations relating to children of prisoners that emerged from that day of general discussion. See also the related Briefing Paper and Exhibition.

QUNO REVIEW 2021

Our newest QUNO Review provides a brief introduction to QUNO and our ways of working, as well as an overview of our areas of work. Learn more about our past year of work and where we are headed in 2021.

ABOUT US | QUNO

QUNO staff work with people in the UN, multilateral organisations, government delegations, and non-governmental organisations, to achieve changes in international standards and practice. Quakers are known for speaking out against injustice and war - issues that are incompatible with our vision of a world in which peace and justice prevail.

RESOURCES | QUNO

QUNO's People's Climate Empowerment Series is a helpful resource to connect people with international efforts that can strengthen climate action at all levels. Our Human Impacts of Climate Change programme has been working on the international climate negotiations since 2011 in support of fair, ambitious and inclusive climate action.

OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities for Young Professionals. QUNO Geneva is no longer accepting applications for 2021-2022 Programme Assistantships. QUNO offers between three and five Programme Assistant (PA) positions each year, two in New York and at least two in Geneva. These are entry-level positions for recent graduates who are interested in

international

PEOPLE'S CLIMATE EMPOWERMENT SERIES QUNO's People's Climate Empowerment Series is a helpful resource to connect people with international efforts that can strengthen climate action at all levels.Our Human Impacts of Climate Change programme has been working on the international climate negotiations since 2011 in support of fair, ambitious and inclusive climate action.

CIVIL SOCIETY

The Civil Society – UN Prevention Platform, co-facilitated by QUNO, hosted its first virtual event of 2021. This virtual convening, titled Advancing UN Prevention Efforts Across Sectors and Institutions: Collective Pathways for Effective Prevention, centered on the current state of prevention at the United Nations (UN), building on the Platform’s 2020 Discussion Series on Prevention. REPORT ON CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION TO MILITARY SERVICE AND To mark International Conscientious Objectors' Day on the 15TH of May 2021, QUNO is pleased to be releasing our new publication on conscientious objection and refugee status determination procedures. PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT The time is now: Recommit to Peace. Established in 1981 by the unanimous agreement of the United Nations General Assembly, the International Day of Peace (21 September) is devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace and a commitment towards non-violence. For the past five years, QUNO has facilitated the development and distribution

of a sign

CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED PARENTS Children of incarcerated parents continue to face a range of challenges to the full respect for and enjoyment of their rights. This Briefing Paper provides an update to QUNO’s previous publication, offering an overview of the international legal standards applicable

to these children.

NEW YORK | QUNO

QUNO’s New York office is hiring for the position of Outreach & Development Officer. This position will work closely with the QUNO Director, and will coordinate with the AFSC Advancement team, QUNO senior staff and the Quaker UN Committee (QUNC) in all facets QUNO | QUAKER UNITED NATIONS OFFICEABOUT HISTORY, STAFF & VALUESAREAS OF WORK OUR WORKTIMELINE RECENT NEWS Report on Conscientious Objection to Military Service and Refugee Status Determination. Read More. May 2021. QUNO Co-Hosts Virtual Dialogue on Prevention with UN, Civil Society, and Member States. Read More. Apr 2021. QUNO launches new publication How to be a Hero for all our Children. Read More.

QUNO REVIEW 2021

Our newest QUNO Review provides a brief introduction to QUNO and our ways of working, as well as an overview of our areas of work. Learn more about our past year of work and where we are headed in 2021. QUAKER UNITED NATIONS SUMMER SCHOOL

CIVIL SOCIETY

The Civil Society – UN Prevention Platform, co-facilitated by QUNO, hosted its first virtual event of 2021. This virtual convening, titled Advancing UN Prevention Efforts Across Sectors and Institutions: Collective Pathways for Effective Prevention, centered on the current state of prevention at the United Nations (UN), building on the Platform’s 2020 Discussion Series on Prevention. SUSTAINING PEACE: A REPORT ON HOW HUMAN RIGHTS CAN HELP As part of long-term work on integrating human rights and sustaining peace, QUNO has written a public report entitled ‘Sustaining Peace: How can human rights help? 2016 – 2020 retrospective.’ The report builds on learnings from a joint project with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), which focused on Operative Paragraph 11 of the 2016 Sustaining Peace resolutions.

GENEVA | QUNO

Geneva Peace Week 2020. QUNO is proud to be one of the institutional partners behind the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, the organisation that runs Geneva Peace Week – a leading international peacebuilding forum. This year’s Geneva Peace Week was delivered in a fully online format and featured three events co-organised by QUNO. QUNO GENEVA INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF QUNO Geneva is looking for its next leader to take over from Jonathan Woolley who will be retiring later this year. We seek an exceptional individual from any part of the world who is a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and whose values exemplify the Quaker fundamentals of integrity, equality, simplicity, community, stewardship of the Earth, and peace.

OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities for Young Professionals. QUNO Geneva is no longer accepting applications for 2021-2022 Programme Assistantships. QUNO offers between three and five Programme Assistant (PA) positions each year, two in New York and at least two in Geneva. These are entry-level positions for recent graduates who are interested in

international

KEY PUBLICATIONS

COLLATERAL CONVICTS: RECOMMENDATIONS AND GOOD PRACTICE The first time a UN body considered the question children with parents in prison was in September 2011, in a Committee on the Rights of the Child day of general discussion on the topic. This paper details the issues, good practice and recommendations relating to children of prisoners that emerged from that day of general discussion. See also the related Briefing Paper and Exhibition. QUNO | QUAKER UNITED NATIONS OFFICEABOUT HISTORY, STAFF & VALUESAREAS OF WORK OUR WORKTIMELINE RECENT NEWS Report on Conscientious Objection to Military Service and Refugee Status Determination. Read More. May 2021. QUNO Co-Hosts Virtual Dialogue on Prevention with UN, Civil Society, and Member States. Read More. Apr 2021. QUNO launches new publication How to be a Hero for all our Children. Read More.

QUNO REVIEW 2021

Our newest QUNO Review provides a brief introduction to QUNO and our ways of working, as well as an overview of our areas of work. Learn more about our past year of work and where we are headed in 2021. QUAKER UNITED NATIONS SUMMER SCHOOL

CIVIL SOCIETY

The Civil Society – UN Prevention Platform, co-facilitated by QUNO, hosted its first virtual event of 2021. This virtual convening, titled Advancing UN Prevention Efforts Across Sectors and Institutions: Collective Pathways for Effective Prevention, centered on the current state of prevention at the United Nations (UN), building on the Platform’s 2020 Discussion Series on Prevention. SUSTAINING PEACE: A REPORT ON HOW HUMAN RIGHTS CAN HELP As part of long-term work on integrating human rights and sustaining peace, QUNO has written a public report entitled ‘Sustaining Peace: How can human rights help? 2016 – 2020 retrospective.’ The report builds on learnings from a joint project with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), which focused on Operative Paragraph 11 of the 2016 Sustaining Peace resolutions.

GENEVA | QUNO

Geneva Peace Week 2020. QUNO is proud to be one of the institutional partners behind the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, the organisation that runs Geneva Peace Week – a leading international peacebuilding forum. This year’s Geneva Peace Week was delivered in a fully online format and featured three events co-organised by QUNO. QUNO GENEVA INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF QUNO Geneva is looking for its next leader to take over from Jonathan Woolley who will be retiring later this year. We seek an exceptional individual from any part of the world who is a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and whose values exemplify the Quaker fundamentals of integrity, equality, simplicity, community, stewardship of the Earth, and peace.

OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities for Young Professionals. QUNO Geneva is no longer accepting applications for 2021-2022 Programme Assistantships. QUNO offers between three and five Programme Assistant (PA) positions each year, two in New York and at least two in Geneva. These are entry-level positions for recent graduates who are interested in

international

KEY PUBLICATIONS

COLLATERAL CONVICTS: RECOMMENDATIONS AND GOOD PRACTICE The first time a UN body considered the question children with parents in prison was in September 2011, in a Committee on the Rights of the Child day of general discussion on the topic. This paper details the issues, good practice and recommendations relating to children of prisoners that emerged from that day of general discussion. See also the related Briefing Paper and Exhibition.

QUNO REVIEW 2021

Our newest QUNO Review provides a brief introduction to QUNO and our ways of working, as well as an overview of our areas of work. Learn more about our past year of work and where we are headed in 2021.

ABOUT US | QUNO

QUNO staff work with people in the UN, multilateral organisations, government delegations, and non-governmental organisations, to achieve changes in international standards and practice. Quakers are known for speaking out against injustice and war - issues that are incompatible with our vision of a world in which peace and justice prevail.

RESOURCES | QUNO

QUNO's People's Climate Empowerment Series is a helpful resource to connect people with international efforts that can strengthen climate action at all levels. Our Human Impacts of Climate Change programme has been working on the international climate negotiations since 2011 in support of fair, ambitious and inclusive climate action.

OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities for Young Professionals. QUNO Geneva is no longer accepting applications for 2021-2022 Programme Assistantships. QUNO offers between three and five Programme Assistant (PA) positions each year, two in New York and at least two in Geneva. These are entry-level positions for recent graduates who are interested in

international

PEOPLE'S CLIMATE EMPOWERMENT SERIES QUNO's People's Climate Empowerment Series is a helpful resource to connect people with international efforts that can strengthen climate action at all levels.Our Human Impacts of Climate Change programme has been working on the international climate negotiations since 2011 in support of fair, ambitious and inclusive climate action.

CIVIL SOCIETY

The Civil Society – UN Prevention Platform, co-facilitated by QUNO, hosted its first virtual event of 2021. This virtual convening, titled Advancing UN Prevention Efforts Across Sectors and Institutions: Collective Pathways for Effective Prevention, centered on the current state of prevention at the United Nations (UN), building on the Platform’s 2020 Discussion Series on Prevention. REPORT ON CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION TO MILITARY SERVICE AND To mark International Conscientious Objectors' Day on the 15TH of May 2021, QUNO is pleased to be releasing our new publication on conscientious objection and refugee status determination procedures. PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT The time is now: Recommit to Peace. Established in 1981 by the unanimous agreement of the United Nations General Assembly, the International Day of Peace (21 September) is devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace and a commitment towards non-violence. For the past five years, QUNO has facilitated the development and distribution

of a sign

CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED PARENTS Children of incarcerated parents continue to face a range of challenges to the full respect for and enjoyment of their rights. This Briefing Paper provides an update to QUNO’s previous publication, offering an overview of the international legal standards applicable

to these children.

NEW YORK | QUNO

QUNO’s New York office is hiring for the position of Outreach & Development Officer. This position will work closely with the QUNO Director, and will coordinate with the AFSC Advancement team, QUNO senior staff and the Quaker UN Committee (QUNC) in all facets QUNO | QUAKER UNITED NATIONS OFFICEABOUT HISTORY, STAFF & VALUESAREAS OF WORK OUR WORKTIMELINE RECENT NEWS Report on Conscientious Objection to Military Service and Refugee Status Determination. Read More. May 2021. QUNO Co-Hosts Virtual Dialogue on Prevention with UN, Civil Society, and Member States. Read More. Apr 2021. QUNO launches new publication How to be a Hero for all our Children. Read More.

QUNO REVIEW 2021

Our newest QUNO Review provides a brief introduction to QUNO and our ways of working, as well as an overview of our areas of work. Learn more about our past year of work and where we are headed in 2021.

OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities for Young Professionals. QUNO Geneva is no longer accepting applications for 2021-2022 Programme Assistantships. QUNO offers between three and five Programme Assistant (PA) positions each year, two in New York and at least two in Geneva. These are entry-level positions for recent graduates who are interested in

international

SUSTAINING PEACE: A REPORT ON HOW HUMAN RIGHTS CAN HELP As part of long-term work on integrating human rights and sustaining peace, QUNO has written a public report entitled ‘Sustaining Peace: How can human rights help? 2016 – 2020 retrospective.’ The report builds on learnings from a joint project with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), which focused on Operative Paragraph 11 of the 2016 Sustaining Peace resolutions.

STAFF | QUNO

Andrew Tomlinson is Director of the Quaker UN Office (QUNO) in New York. He holds Masters Degrees from the University of Cambridge and the University of Pennsylvania, where he specialized in South Asia and the Middle East. Andrew joined QUNO in 2008 after working in international finance and socially responsible investing in London and

New York.

PEOPLE'S CLIMATE EMPOWERMENT SERIES QUNO's People's Climate Empowerment Series is a helpful resource to connect people with international efforts that can strengthen climate action at all levels.Our Human Impacts of Climate Change programme has been working on the international climate negotiations since 2011 in support of fair, ambitious and inclusive climate action. REPORT ON CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION TO MILITARY SERVICE AND To mark International Conscientious Objectors' Day on the 15TH of May 2021, QUNO is pleased to be releasing our new publication on conscientious objection and refugee status determination procedures. QUAKER UNITED NATIONS SUMMER SCHOOL QUNO GENEVA INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF QUNO Geneva is looking for its next leader to take over from Jonathan Woolley who will be retiring later this year. We seek an exceptional individual from any part of the world who is a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and whose values exemplify the Quaker fundamentals of integrity, equality, simplicity, community, stewardship of the Earth, and peace. PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN OF PARENTS SENTENCED This paper presents a legal analysis of the protection of the human rights of children of parents sentenced to death or executed. An earlier legal analysis by the Quaker United Nations Office explored the effects of parental imprisonment on the rights of the child. This analysis does not repeat the points made there regarding the effects on children when a parent is imprisoned, but instead QUNO | QUAKER UNITED NATIONS OFFICEABOUT HISTORY, STAFF & VALUESAREAS OF WORK OUR WORKTIMELINE RECENT NEWS Report on Conscientious Objection to Military Service and Refugee Status Determination. Read More. May 2021. QUNO Co-Hosts Virtual Dialogue on Prevention with UN, Civil Society, and Member States. Read More. Apr 2021. QUNO launches new publication How to be a Hero for all our Children. Read More.

QUNO REVIEW 2021

Our newest QUNO Review provides a brief introduction to QUNO and our ways of working, as well as an overview of our areas of work. Learn more about our past year of work and where we are headed in 2021.

OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities for Young Professionals. QUNO Geneva is no longer accepting applications for 2021-2022 Programme Assistantships. QUNO offers between three and five Programme Assistant (PA) positions each year, two in New York and at least two in Geneva. These are entry-level positions for recent graduates who are interested in

international

SUSTAINING PEACE: A REPORT ON HOW HUMAN RIGHTS CAN HELP As part of long-term work on integrating human rights and sustaining peace, QUNO has written a public report entitled ‘Sustaining Peace: How can human rights help? 2016 – 2020 retrospective.’ The report builds on learnings from a joint project with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), which focused on Operative Paragraph 11 of the 2016 Sustaining Peace resolutions.

STAFF | QUNO

Andrew Tomlinson is Director of the Quaker UN Office (QUNO) in New York. He holds Masters Degrees from the University of Cambridge and the University of Pennsylvania, where he specialized in South Asia and the Middle East. Andrew joined QUNO in 2008 after working in international finance and socially responsible investing in London and

New York.

PEOPLE'S CLIMATE EMPOWERMENT SERIES QUNO's People's Climate Empowerment Series is a helpful resource to connect people with international efforts that can strengthen climate action at all levels.Our Human Impacts of Climate Change programme has been working on the international climate negotiations since 2011 in support of fair, ambitious and inclusive climate action. REPORT ON CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION TO MILITARY SERVICE AND To mark International Conscientious Objectors' Day on the 15TH of May 2021, QUNO is pleased to be releasing our new publication on conscientious objection and refugee status determination procedures. QUAKER UNITED NATIONS SUMMER SCHOOL QUNO GENEVA INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF QUNO Geneva is looking for its next leader to take over from Jonathan Woolley who will be retiring later this year. We seek an exceptional individual from any part of the world who is a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and whose values exemplify the Quaker fundamentals of integrity, equality, simplicity, community, stewardship of the Earth, and peace. PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN OF PARENTS SENTENCED This paper presents a legal analysis of the protection of the human rights of children of parents sentenced to death or executed. An earlier legal analysis by the Quaker United Nations Office explored the effects of parental imprisonment on the rights of the child. This analysis does not repeat the points made there regarding the effects on children when a parent is imprisoned, but instead

ABOUT US | QUNO

QUNO staff work with people in the UN, multilateral organisations, government delegations, and non-governmental organisations, to achieve changes in international standards and practice. Quakers are known for speaking out against injustice and war - issues that are incompatible with our vision of a world in which peace and justice prevail.

OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities for Young Professionals. QUNO Geneva is no longer accepting applications for 2021-2022 Programme Assistantships. QUNO offers between three and five Programme Assistant (PA) positions each year, two in New York and at least two in Geneva. These are entry-level positions for recent graduates who are interested in

international

RESOURCES | QUNO

QUNO's People's Climate Empowerment Series is a helpful resource to connect people with international efforts that can strengthen climate action at all levels. Our Human Impacts of Climate Change programme has been working on the international climate negotiations since 2011 in support of fair, ambitious and inclusive climate action.

TIMELINE | QUNO

QUNO, representing the Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC), is the only faith-based observer of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Its 53rd (bis) meeting was recently held online from 22-26 March and involved over 200 participants, primarily States, IPCC Secretariat, and several observers. QUNO ATTENDS TRADE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY QUNO’s Sustainable and Just Economic Systems programme has been closely involved in discussions on trade and environment between members at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). In this space, QUNO prioritises supporting members to work collaboratively on trade policies which support global environmental sustainability and ensure a sustainable and just future for all.

STAFF | QUNO

Najmah holds a degree in International Politics from City University London and a Masters in Human Rights Law from SOAS. Prior to joining QUNO, Najmah promoted accessibility and inclusion in higher education at London South Bank University, specifically addressing barriers faced by groups such as care-leavers, refugees and asylum seekers in realizing their right to education. QUNO HOSTS ROUNDTABLE DURING 2021 STOCKHOLM FORUM ON PEACE Each year, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute hosts the Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development, which seeks to promote opportunities for cross-cutting dialogue and learning between humanitarian, development and peacebuilding actors internationally.At this year’s Forum, which focused on “Promoting Peace in the Age of Compound Risk”, QUNO hosted the roundtable, The Time PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT The time is now: Recommit to Peace. Established in 1981 by the unanimous agreement of the United Nations General Assembly, the International Day of Peace (21 September) is devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace and a commitment towards non-violence. For the past five years, QUNO has facilitated the development and distribution

of a sign

QUNO NY OUTREACH

QUNO NY Programme Assistants (PAs), Molly Burger and Hannah Patterson, presented about QUNO to Quakers at the Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC) Section of the Americas Meeting.The biannual Meeting was held virtually this year due to COVID-19, but still drew together Quakers from North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean for worship, workshops, and activities. WOMEN IN PRISON AND CHILDREN OF IMPRISONED MOTHERS Women in Prison and Children of Imprisoned Mothers: Preliminary Research Paper. This is QUNO's initial publication on the question of women in prison, and their children. It is detailed, and as a preliminary research paper, it deals with a wide range of issues. It first provides an overview of and statistics concerning women in

prison as a whole.

QUNO | QUAKER UNITED NATIONS OFFICEABOUT HISTORY, STAFF & VALUESAREAS OF WORK OUR WORKTIMELINE RECENT NEWS Report on Conscientious Objection to Military Service and Refugee Status Determination. Read More. May 2021. QUNO Co-Hosts Virtual Dialogue on Prevention with UN, Civil Society, and Member States. Read More. Apr 2021. QUNO launches new publication How to be a Hero for all our Children. Read More.

QUNO REVIEW 2021

Our newest QUNO Review provides a brief introduction to QUNO and our ways of working, as well as an overview of our areas of work. Learn more about our past year of work and where we are headed in 2021.

OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities for Young Professionals. QUNO Geneva is no longer accepting applications for 2021-2022 Programme Assistantships. QUNO offers between three and five Programme Assistant (PA) positions each year, two in New York and at least two in Geneva. These are entry-level positions for recent graduates who are interested in

international

SUSTAINING PEACE: A REPORT ON HOW HUMAN RIGHTS CAN HELP As part of long-term work on integrating human rights and sustaining peace, QUNO has written a public report entitled ‘Sustaining Peace: How can human rights help? 2016 – 2020 retrospective.’ The report builds on learnings from a joint project with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), which focused on Operative Paragraph 11 of the 2016 Sustaining Peace resolutions.

STAFF | QUNO

Andrew Tomlinson is Director of the Quaker UN Office (QUNO) in New York. He holds Masters Degrees from the University of Cambridge and the University of Pennsylvania, where he specialized in South Asia and the Middle East. Andrew joined QUNO in 2008 after working in international finance and socially responsible investing in London and

New York.

PEOPLE'S CLIMATE EMPOWERMENT SERIES QUNO's People's Climate Empowerment Series is a helpful resource to connect people with international efforts that can strengthen climate action at all levels.Our Human Impacts of Climate Change programme has been working on the international climate negotiations since 2011 in support of fair, ambitious and inclusive climate action. REPORT ON CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION TO MILITARY SERVICE AND To mark International Conscientious Objectors' Day on the 15TH of May 2021, QUNO is pleased to be releasing our new publication on conscientious objection and refugee status determination procedures. QUAKER UNITED NATIONS SUMMER SCHOOL QUNO GENEVA INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF QUNO Geneva is looking for its next leader to take over from Jonathan Woolley who will be retiring later this year. We seek an exceptional individual from any part of the world who is a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and whose values exemplify the Quaker fundamentals of integrity, equality, simplicity, community, stewardship of the Earth, and peace. PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN OF PARENTS SENTENCED This paper presents a legal analysis of the protection of the human rights of children of parents sentenced to death or executed. An earlier legal analysis by the Quaker United Nations Office explored the effects of parental imprisonment on the rights of the child. This analysis does not repeat the points made there regarding the effects on children when a parent is imprisoned, but instead QUNO | QUAKER UNITED NATIONS OFFICEABOUT HISTORY, STAFF & VALUESAREAS OF WORK OUR WORKTIMELINE RECENT NEWS Report on Conscientious Objection to Military Service and Refugee Status Determination. Read More. May 2021. QUNO Co-Hosts Virtual Dialogue on Prevention with UN, Civil Society, and Member States. Read More. Apr 2021. QUNO launches new publication How to be a Hero for all our Children. Read More.

QUNO REVIEW 2021

Our newest QUNO Review provides a brief introduction to QUNO and our ways of working, as well as an overview of our areas of work. Learn more about our past year of work and where we are headed in 2021.

OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities for Young Professionals. QUNO Geneva is no longer accepting applications for 2021-2022 Programme Assistantships. QUNO offers between three and five Programme Assistant (PA) positions each year, two in New York and at least two in Geneva. These are entry-level positions for recent graduates who are interested in

international

SUSTAINING PEACE: A REPORT ON HOW HUMAN RIGHTS CAN HELP As part of long-term work on integrating human rights and sustaining peace, QUNO has written a public report entitled ‘Sustaining Peace: How can human rights help? 2016 – 2020 retrospective.’ The report builds on learnings from a joint project with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), which focused on Operative Paragraph 11 of the 2016 Sustaining Peace resolutions.

STAFF | QUNO

Andrew Tomlinson is Director of the Quaker UN Office (QUNO) in New York. He holds Masters Degrees from the University of Cambridge and the University of Pennsylvania, where he specialized in South Asia and the Middle East. Andrew joined QUNO in 2008 after working in international finance and socially responsible investing in London and

New York.

PEOPLE'S CLIMATE EMPOWERMENT SERIES QUNO's People's Climate Empowerment Series is a helpful resource to connect people with international efforts that can strengthen climate action at all levels.Our Human Impacts of Climate Change programme has been working on the international climate negotiations since 2011 in support of fair, ambitious and inclusive climate action. REPORT ON CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION TO MILITARY SERVICE AND To mark International Conscientious Objectors' Day on the 15TH of May 2021, QUNO is pleased to be releasing our new publication on conscientious objection and refugee status determination procedures. QUAKER UNITED NATIONS SUMMER SCHOOL QUNO GENEVA INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF QUNO Geneva is looking for its next leader to take over from Jonathan Woolley who will be retiring later this year. We seek an exceptional individual from any part of the world who is a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and whose values exemplify the Quaker fundamentals of integrity, equality, simplicity, community, stewardship of the Earth, and peace. PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN OF PARENTS SENTENCED This paper presents a legal analysis of the protection of the human rights of children of parents sentenced to death or executed. An earlier legal analysis by the Quaker United Nations Office explored the effects of parental imprisonment on the rights of the child. This analysis does not repeat the points made there regarding the effects on children when a parent is imprisoned, but instead

ABOUT US | QUNO

QUNO staff work with people in the UN, multilateral organisations, government delegations, and non-governmental organisations, to achieve changes in international standards and practice. Quakers are known for speaking out against injustice and war - issues that are incompatible with our vision of a world in which peace and justice prevail.

OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities for Young Professionals. QUNO Geneva is no longer accepting applications for 2021-2022 Programme Assistantships. QUNO offers between three and five Programme Assistant (PA) positions each year, two in New York and at least two in Geneva. These are entry-level positions for recent graduates who are interested in

international

RESOURCES | QUNO

QUNO's People's Climate Empowerment Series is a helpful resource to connect people with international efforts that can strengthen climate action at all levels. Our Human Impacts of Climate Change programme has been working on the international climate negotiations since 2011 in support of fair, ambitious and inclusive climate action.

TIMELINE | QUNO

QUNO, representing the Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC), is the only faith-based observer of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Its 53rd (bis) meeting was recently held online from 22-26 March and involved over 200 participants, primarily States, IPCC Secretariat, and several observers. QUNO ATTENDS TRADE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY QUNO’s Sustainable and Just Economic Systems programme has been closely involved in discussions on trade and environment between members at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). In this space, QUNO prioritises supporting members to work collaboratively on trade policies which support global environmental sustainability and ensure a sustainable and just future for all.

STAFF | QUNO

Najmah holds a degree in International Politics from City University London and a Masters in Human Rights Law from SOAS. Prior to joining QUNO, Najmah promoted accessibility and inclusion in higher education at London South Bank University, specifically addressing barriers faced by groups such as care-leavers, refugees and asylum seekers in realizing their right to education. QUNO HOSTS ROUNDTABLE DURING 2021 STOCKHOLM FORUM ON PEACE Each year, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute hosts the Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development, which seeks to promote opportunities for cross-cutting dialogue and learning between humanitarian, development and peacebuilding actors internationally.At this year’s Forum, which focused on “Promoting Peace in the Age of Compound Risk”, QUNO hosted the roundtable, The Time PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT The time is now: Recommit to Peace. Established in 1981 by the unanimous agreement of the United Nations General Assembly, the International Day of Peace (21 September) is devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace and a commitment towards non-violence. For the past five years, QUNO has facilitated the development and distribution

of a sign

QUNO NY OUTREACH

QUNO NY Programme Assistants (PAs), Molly Burger and Hannah Patterson, presented about QUNO to Quakers at the Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC) Section of the Americas Meeting.The biannual Meeting was held virtually this year due to COVID-19, but still drew together Quakers from North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean for worship, workshops, and activities. WOMEN IN PRISON AND CHILDREN OF IMPRISONED MOTHERS Women in Prison and Children of Imprisoned Mothers: Preliminary Research Paper. This is QUNO's initial publication on the question of women in prison, and their children. It is detailed, and as a preliminary research paper, it deals with a wide range of issues. It first provides an overview of and statistics concerning women in

prison as a whole.

QUNO | QUAKER UNITED NATIONS OFFICEABOUT HISTORY, STAFF & VALUESAREAS OF WORK OUR WORKTIMELINE RECENT NEWS Report on Conscientious Objection to Military Service and Refugee Status Determination. Read More. May 2021. QUNO Co-Hosts Virtual Dialogue on Prevention with UN, Civil Society, and Member States. Read More. Apr 2021. QUNO launches new publication How to be a Hero for all our Children. Read More.

ABOUT US | QUNO

QUNO staff work with people in the UN, multilateral organisations, government delegations, and non-governmental organisations, to achieve changes in international standards and practice. Quakers are known for speaking out against injustice and war - issues that are incompatible with our vision of a world in which peace and justice prevail.

QUNO REVIEW 2021

Our newest QUNO Review provides a brief introduction to QUNO and our ways of working, as well as an overview of our areas of work. Learn more about our past year of work and where we are headed in 2021.

OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities for Young Professionals. QUNO Geneva is no longer accepting applications for 2021-2022 Programme Assistantships. QUNO offers between three and five Programme Assistant (PA) positions each year, two in New York and at least two in Geneva. These are entry-level positions for recent graduates who are interested in

international

KEY PUBLICATIONS

SUSTAINING PEACE: A REPORT ON HOW HUMAN RIGHTS CAN HELP As part of long-term work on integrating human rights and sustaining peace, QUNO has written a public report entitled ‘Sustaining Peace: How can human rights help? 2016 – 2020 retrospective.’ The report builds on learnings from a joint project with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), which focused on Operative Paragraph 11 of the 2016 Sustaining Peace resolutions.

CIVIL SOCIETY

The Civil Society – UN Prevention Platform, co-facilitated by QUNO, hosted its first virtual event of 2021. This virtual convening, titled Advancing UN Prevention Efforts Across Sectors and Institutions: Collective Pathways for Effective Prevention, centered on the current state of prevention at the United Nations (UN), building on the Platform’s 2020 Discussion Series on Prevention. QUAKER UNITED NATIONS SUMMER SCHOOL QUNO GENEVA INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF QUNO Geneva is looking for its next leader to take over from Jonathan Woolley who will be retiring later this year. We seek an exceptional individual from any part of the world who is a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and whose values exemplify the Quaker fundamentals of integrity, equality, simplicity, community, stewardship of the Earth, and peace. COLLATERAL CONVICTS: RECOMMENDATIONS AND GOOD PRACTICE The first time a UN body considered the question children with parents in prison was in September 2011, in a Committee on the Rights of the Child day of general discussion on the topic. This paper details the issues, good practice and recommendations relating to children of prisoners that emerged from that day of general discussion. See also the related Briefing Paper and Exhibition. QUNO | QUAKER UNITED NATIONS OFFICEABOUT HISTORY, STAFF & VALUESAREAS OF WORK OUR WORKTIMELINE RECENT NEWS Report on Conscientious Objection to Military Service and Refugee Status Determination. Read More. May 2021. QUNO Co-Hosts Virtual Dialogue on Prevention with UN, Civil Society, and Member States. Read More. Apr 2021. QUNO launches new publication How to be a Hero for all our Children. Read More.

ABOUT US | QUNO

QUNO staff work with people in the UN, multilateral organisations, government delegations, and non-governmental organisations, to achieve changes in international standards and practice. Quakers are known for speaking out against injustice and war - issues that are incompatible with our vision of a world in which peace and justice prevail.

QUNO REVIEW 2021

Our newest QUNO Review provides a brief introduction to QUNO and our ways of working, as well as an overview of our areas of work. Learn more about our past year of work and where we are headed in 2021.

OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities for Young Professionals. QUNO Geneva is no longer accepting applications for 2021-2022 Programme Assistantships. QUNO offers between three and five Programme Assistant (PA) positions each year, two in New York and at least two in Geneva. These are entry-level positions for recent graduates who are interested in

international

KEY PUBLICATIONS

SUSTAINING PEACE: A REPORT ON HOW HUMAN RIGHTS CAN HELP As part of long-term work on integrating human rights and sustaining peace, QUNO has written a public report entitled ‘Sustaining Peace: How can human rights help? 2016 – 2020 retrospective.’ The report builds on learnings from a joint project with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), which focused on Operative Paragraph 11 of the 2016 Sustaining Peace resolutions.

CIVIL SOCIETY

The Civil Society – UN Prevention Platform, co-facilitated by QUNO, hosted its first virtual event of 2021. This virtual convening, titled Advancing UN Prevention Efforts Across Sectors and Institutions: Collective Pathways for Effective Prevention, centered on the current state of prevention at the United Nations (UN), building on the Platform’s 2020 Discussion Series on Prevention. QUAKER UNITED NATIONS SUMMER SCHOOL QUNO GENEVA INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF QUNO Geneva is looking for its next leader to take over from Jonathan Woolley who will be retiring later this year. We seek an exceptional individual from any part of the world who is a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and whose values exemplify the Quaker fundamentals of integrity, equality, simplicity, community, stewardship of the Earth, and peace. COLLATERAL CONVICTS: RECOMMENDATIONS AND GOOD PRACTICE The first time a UN body considered the question children with parents in prison was in September 2011, in a Committee on the Rights of the Child day of general discussion on the topic. This paper details the issues, good practice and recommendations relating to children of prisoners that emerged from that day of general discussion. See also the related Briefing Paper and Exhibition.

OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities for Young Professionals. QUNO Geneva is no longer accepting applications for 2021-2022 Programme Assistantships. QUNO offers between three and five Programme Assistant (PA) positions each year, two in New York and at least two in Geneva. These are entry-level positions for recent graduates who are interested in

international

RESOURCES | QUNO

QUNO's People's Climate Empowerment Series is a helpful resource to connect people with international efforts that can strengthen climate action at all levels. Our Human Impacts of Climate Change programme has been working on the international climate negotiations since 2011 in support of fair, ambitious and inclusive climate action. QUNO ATTENDS TRADE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY QUNO’s Sustainable and Just Economic Systems programme has been closely involved in discussions on trade and environment between members at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). In this space, QUNO prioritises supporting members to work collaboratively on trade policies which support global environmental sustainability and ensure a sustainable and just future for all.

STAFF | QUNO

Najmah holds a degree in International Politics from City University London and a Masters in Human Rights Law from SOAS. Prior to joining QUNO, Najmah promoted accessibility and inclusion in higher education at London South Bank University, specifically addressing barriers faced by groups such as care-leavers, refugees and asylum seekers in realizing their right to education. QUNO HOSTS ROUNDTABLE DURING 2021 STOCKHOLM FORUM ON PEACE Each year, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute hosts the Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development, which seeks to promote opportunities for cross-cutting dialogue and learning between humanitarian, development and peacebuilding actors internationally.At this year’s Forum, which focused on “Promoting Peace in the Age of Compound Risk”, QUNO hosted the roundtable, The Time REPORT ON CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION TO MILITARY SERVICE AND To mark International Conscientious Objectors' Day on the 15TH of May 2021, QUNO is pleased to be releasing our new publication on conscientious objection and refugee status determination procedures.

CIVIL SOCIETY

The Civil Society – UN Prevention Platform, co-facilitated by QUNO, hosted its first virtual event of 2021. This virtual convening, titled Advancing UN Prevention Efforts Across Sectors and Institutions: Collective Pathways for Effective Prevention, centered on the current state of prevention at the United Nations (UN), building on the Platform’s 2020 Discussion Series on Prevention. PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT The time is now: Recommit to Peace. Established in 1981 by the unanimous agreement of the United Nations General Assembly, the International Day of Peace (21 September) is devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace and a commitment towards non-violence. For the past five years, QUNO has facilitated the development and distribution

of a sign

GENEVA | QUNO

QUNO Geneva is looking for its next leader to take over from Jonathan Woolley who will be retiring later this year. We seek an exceptional individual from any part of the world who is a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and whose values exemplify the Quaker fundamentals of integrity, equality, simplicity, community, stewardship of the Earth, and peace.

NEW YORK | QUNO

QUNO’s New York office is hiring for the position of Outreach & Development Officer. This position will work closely with the QUNO Director, and will coordinate with the AFSC Advancement team, QUNO senior staff and the Quaker UN Committee (QUNC) in all facets QUNO | QUAKER UNITED NATIONS OFFICEABOUT HISTORY, STAFF & VALUESAREAS OF WORK OUR WORKTIMELINE RECENT NEWS Report on Conscientious Objection to Military Service and Refugee Status Determination. Read More. May 2021. QUNO Co-Hosts Virtual Dialogue on Prevention with UN, Civil Society, and Member States. Read More. Apr 2021. QUNO launches new publication How to be a Hero for all our Children. Read More.

ABOUT US | QUNO

QUNO staff work with people in the UN, multilateral organisations, government delegations, and non-governmental organisations, to achieve changes in international standards and practice. Quakers are known for speaking out against injustice and war - issues that are incompatible with our vision of a world in which peace and justice prevail.

QUNO REVIEW 2021

Our newest QUNO Review provides a brief introduction to QUNO and our ways of working, as well as an overview of our areas of work. Learn more about our past year of work and where we are headed in 2021.

OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities for Young Professionals. QUNO Geneva is no longer accepting applications for 2021-2022 Programme Assistantships. QUNO offers between three and five Programme Assistant (PA) positions each year, two in New York and at least two in Geneva. These are entry-level positions for recent graduates who are interested in

international

KEY PUBLICATIONS

SUSTAINING PEACE: A REPORT ON HOW HUMAN RIGHTS CAN HELP As part of long-term work on integrating human rights and sustaining peace, QUNO has written a public report entitled ‘Sustaining Peace: How can human rights help? 2016 – 2020 retrospective.’ The report builds on learnings from a joint project with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), which focused on Operative Paragraph 11 of the 2016 Sustaining Peace resolutions.

CIVIL SOCIETY

The Civil Society – UN Prevention Platform, co-facilitated by QUNO, hosted its first virtual event of 2021. This virtual convening, titled Advancing UN Prevention Efforts Across Sectors and Institutions: Collective Pathways for Effective Prevention, centered on the current state of prevention at the United Nations (UN), building on the Platform’s 2020 Discussion Series on Prevention. QUAKER UNITED NATIONS SUMMER SCHOOL QUNO GENEVA INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF QUNO Geneva is looking for its next leader to take over from Jonathan Woolley who will be retiring later this year. We seek an exceptional individual from any part of the world who is a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and whose values exemplify the Quaker fundamentals of integrity, equality, simplicity, community, stewardship of the Earth, and peace. COLLATERAL CONVICTS: RECOMMENDATIONS AND GOOD PRACTICE The first time a UN body considered the question children with parents in prison was in September 2011, in a Committee on the Rights of the Child day of general discussion on the topic. This paper details the issues, good practice and recommendations relating to children of prisoners that emerged from that day of general discussion. See also the related Briefing Paper and Exhibition. QUNO | QUAKER UNITED NATIONS OFFICEABOUT HISTORY, STAFF & VALUESAREAS OF WORK OUR WORKTIMELINE RECENT NEWS Report on Conscientious Objection to Military Service and Refugee Status Determination. Read More. May 2021. QUNO Co-Hosts Virtual Dialogue on Prevention with UN, Civil Society, and Member States. Read More. Apr 2021. QUNO launches new publication How to be a Hero for all our Children. Read More.

ABOUT US | QUNO

QUNO staff work with people in the UN, multilateral organisations, government delegations, and non-governmental organisations, to achieve changes in international standards and practice. Quakers are known for speaking out against injustice and war - issues that are incompatible with our vision of a world in which peace and justice prevail.

QUNO REVIEW 2021

Our newest QUNO Review provides a brief introduction to QUNO and our ways of working, as well as an overview of our areas of work. Learn more about our past year of work and where we are headed in 2021.

OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities for Young Professionals. QUNO Geneva is no longer accepting applications for 2021-2022 Programme Assistantships. QUNO offers between three and five Programme Assistant (PA) positions each year, two in New York and at least two in Geneva. These are entry-level positions for recent graduates who are interested in

international

KEY PUBLICATIONS

SUSTAINING PEACE: A REPORT ON HOW HUMAN RIGHTS CAN HELP As part of long-term work on integrating human rights and sustaining peace, QUNO has written a public report entitled ‘Sustaining Peace: How can human rights help? 2016 – 2020 retrospective.’ The report builds on learnings from a joint project with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), which focused on Operative Paragraph 11 of the 2016 Sustaining Peace resolutions.

CIVIL SOCIETY

The Civil Society – UN Prevention Platform, co-facilitated by QUNO, hosted its first virtual event of 2021. This virtual convening, titled Advancing UN Prevention Efforts Across Sectors and Institutions: Collective Pathways for Effective Prevention, centered on the current state of prevention at the United Nations (UN), building on the Platform’s 2020 Discussion Series on Prevention. QUAKER UNITED NATIONS SUMMER SCHOOL QUNO GENEVA INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF QUNO Geneva is looking for its next leader to take over from Jonathan Woolley who will be retiring later this year. We seek an exceptional individual from any part of the world who is a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and whose values exemplify the Quaker fundamentals of integrity, equality, simplicity, community, stewardship of the Earth, and peace. COLLATERAL CONVICTS: RECOMMENDATIONS AND GOOD PRACTICE The first time a UN body considered the question children with parents in prison was in September 2011, in a Committee on the Rights of the Child day of general discussion on the topic. This paper details the issues, good practice and recommendations relating to children of prisoners that emerged from that day of general discussion. See also the related Briefing Paper and Exhibition.

OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities for Young Professionals. QUNO Geneva is no longer accepting applications for 2021-2022 Programme Assistantships. QUNO offers between three and five Programme Assistant (PA) positions each year, two in New York and at least two in Geneva. These are entry-level positions for recent graduates who are interested in

international

RESOURCES | QUNO

QUNO's People's Climate Empowerment Series is a helpful resource to connect people with international efforts that can strengthen climate action at all levels. Our Human Impacts of Climate Change programme has been working on the international climate negotiations since 2011 in support of fair, ambitious and inclusive climate action. QUNO ATTENDS TRADE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY QUNO’s Sustainable and Just Economic Systems programme has been closely involved in discussions on trade and environment between members at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). In this space, QUNO prioritises supporting members to work collaboratively on trade policies which support global environmental sustainability and ensure a sustainable and just future for all.

STAFF | QUNO

Najmah holds a degree in International Politics from City University London and a Masters in Human Rights Law from SOAS. Prior to joining QUNO, Najmah promoted accessibility and inclusion in higher education at London South Bank University, specifically addressing barriers faced by groups such as care-leavers, refugees and asylum seekers in realizing their right to education. QUNO HOSTS ROUNDTABLE DURING 2021 STOCKHOLM FORUM ON PEACE Each year, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute hosts the Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development, which seeks to promote opportunities for cross-cutting dialogue and learning between humanitarian, development and peacebuilding actors internationally.At this year’s Forum, which focused on “Promoting Peace in the Age of Compound Risk”, QUNO hosted the roundtable, The Time REPORT ON CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION TO MILITARY SERVICE AND To mark International Conscientious Objectors' Day on the 15TH of May 2021, QUNO is pleased to be releasing our new publication on conscientious objection and refugee status determination procedures.

CIVIL SOCIETY

The Civil Society – UN Prevention Platform, co-facilitated by QUNO, hosted its first virtual event of 2021. This virtual convening, titled Advancing UN Prevention Efforts Across Sectors and Institutions: Collective Pathways for Effective Prevention, centered on the current state of prevention at the United Nations (UN), building on the Platform’s 2020 Discussion Series on Prevention. PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT The time is now: Recommit to Peace. Established in 1981 by the unanimous agreement of the United Nations General Assembly, the International Day of Peace (21 September) is devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace and a commitment towards non-violence. For the past five years, QUNO has facilitated the development and distribution

of a sign

GENEVA | QUNO

QUNO Geneva is looking for its next leader to take over from Jonathan Woolley who will be retiring later this year. We seek an exceptional individual from any part of the world who is a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and whose values exemplify the Quaker fundamentals of integrity, equality, simplicity, community, stewardship of the Earth, and peace.

NEW YORK | QUNO

QUNO’s New York office is hiring for the position of Outreach & Development Officer. This position will work closely with the QUNO Director, and will coordinate with the AFSC Advancement team, QUNO senior staff and the Quaker UN Committee (QUNC) in all facets QUNO | QUAKER UNITED NATIONS OFFICEABOUT HISTORY, STAFF & VALUESAREAS OF WORK OUR WORKTIMELINE RECENT NEWS Report on Conscientious Objection to Military Service and Refugee Status Determination. Read More. May 2021. QUNO Co-Hosts Virtual Dialogue on Prevention with UN, Civil Society, and Member States. Read More. Apr 2021. QUNO launches new publication How to be a Hero for all our Children. Read More.

ABOUT US | QUNO

QUNO staff work with people in the UN, multilateral organisations, government delegations, and non-governmental organisations, to achieve changes in international standards and practice. Quakers are known for speaking out against injustice and war - issues that are incompatible with our vision of a world in which peace and justice prevail.

QUNO REVIEW 2021

Our newest QUNO Review provides a brief introduction to QUNO and our ways of working, as well as an overview of our areas of work. Learn more about our past year of work and where we are headed in 2021.

OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities for Young Professionals. QUNO Geneva is no longer accepting applications for 2021-2022 Programme Assistantships. QUNO offers between three and five Programme Assistant (PA) positions each year, two in New York and at least two in Geneva. These are entry-level positions for recent graduates who are interested in

international

SUSTAINING PEACE: A REPORT ON HOW HUMAN RIGHTS CAN HELP As part of long-term work on integrating human rights and sustaining peace, QUNO has written a public report entitled ‘Sustaining Peace: How can human rights help? 2016 – 2020 retrospective.’ The report builds on learnings from a joint project with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), which focused on Operative Paragraph 11 of the 2016 Sustaining Peace resolutions. PEOPLE'S CLIMATE EMPOWERMENT SERIES QUNO's People's Climate Empowerment Series is a helpful resource to connect people with international efforts that can strengthen climate action at all levels.Our Human Impacts of Climate Change programme has been working on the international climate negotiations since 2011 in support of fair, ambitious and inclusive climate action. QUAKER UNITED NATIONS SUMMER SCHOOL

QUNO NY OUTREACH

QUNO NY Programme Assistants (PAs), Molly Burger and Hannah Patterson, presented about QUNO to Quakers at the Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC) Section of the Americas Meeting.The biannual Meeting was held virtually this year due to COVID-19, but still drew together Quakers from North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean for worship, workshops, and activities. QUNO GENEVA INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF QUNO Geneva is looking for its next leader to take over from Jonathan Woolley who will be retiring later this year. We seek an exceptional individual from any part of the world who is a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and whose values exemplify the Quaker fundamentals of integrity, equality, simplicity, community, stewardship of the Earth, and peace. PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN OF PARENTS SENTENCED This paper presents a legal analysis of the protection of the human rights of children of parents sentenced to death or executed. An earlier legal analysis by the Quaker United Nations Office explored the effects of parental imprisonment on the rights of the child. This analysis does not repeat the points made there regarding the effects on children when a parent is imprisoned, but instead QUNO | QUAKER UNITED NATIONS OFFICEABOUT HISTORY, STAFF & VALUESAREAS OF WORK OUR WORKTIMELINE RECENT NEWS Report on Conscientious Objection to Military Service and Refugee Status Determination. Read More. May 2021. QUNO Co-Hosts Virtual Dialogue on Prevention with UN, Civil Society, and Member States. Read More. Apr 2021. QUNO launches new publication How to be a Hero for all our Children. Read More.

ABOUT US | QUNO

QUNO staff work with people in the UN, multilateral organisations, government delegations, and non-governmental organisations, to achieve changes in international standards and practice. Quakers are known for speaking out against injustice and war - issues that are incompatible with our vision of a world in which peace and justice prevail.

QUNO REVIEW 2021

Our newest QUNO Review provides a brief introduction to QUNO and our ways of working, as well as an overview of our areas of work. Learn more about our past year of work and where we are headed in 2021.

OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities for Young Professionals. QUNO Geneva is no longer accepting applications for 2021-2022 Programme Assistantships. QUNO offers between three and five Programme Assistant (PA) positions each year, two in New York and at least two in Geneva. These are entry-level positions for recent graduates who are interested in

international

SUSTAINING PEACE: A REPORT ON HOW HUMAN RIGHTS CAN HELP As part of long-term work on integrating human rights and sustaining peace, QUNO has written a public report entitled ‘Sustaining Peace: How can human rights help? 2016 – 2020 retrospective.’ The report builds on learnings from a joint project with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), which focused on Operative Paragraph 11 of the 2016 Sustaining Peace resolutions. PEOPLE'S CLIMATE EMPOWERMENT SERIES QUNO's People's Climate Empowerment Series is a helpful resource to connect people with international efforts that can strengthen climate action at all levels.Our Human Impacts of Climate Change programme has been working on the international climate negotiations since 2011 in support of fair, ambitious and inclusive climate action. QUAKER UNITED NATIONS SUMMER SCHOOL

QUNO NY OUTREACH

QUNO NY Programme Assistants (PAs), Molly Burger and Hannah Patterson, presented about QUNO to Quakers at the Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC) Section of the Americas Meeting.The biannual Meeting was held virtually this year due to COVID-19, but still drew together Quakers from North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean for worship, workshops, and activities. QUNO GENEVA INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF QUNO Geneva is looking for its next leader to take over from Jonathan Woolley who will be retiring later this year. We seek an exceptional individual from any part of the world who is a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and whose values exemplify the Quaker fundamentals of integrity, equality, simplicity, community, stewardship of the Earth, and peace. PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN OF PARENTS SENTENCED This paper presents a legal analysis of the protection of the human rights of children of parents sentenced to death or executed. An earlier legal analysis by the Quaker United Nations Office explored the effects of parental imprisonment on the rights of the child. This analysis does not repeat the points made there regarding the effects on children when a parent is imprisoned, but instead

RESOURCES | QUNO

QUNO's People's Climate Empowerment Series is a helpful resource to connect people with international efforts that can strengthen climate action at all levels. Our Human Impacts of Climate Change programme has been working on the international climate negotiations since 2011 in support of fair, ambitious and inclusive climate action.

KEY PUBLICATIONS

A Negotiatior's Toolkit. This booklet was created to support climate negotiators in their work to engage busy Ministries with reasons for urgent, rights-based climate action. Ministers and other decision makers face competing demands and priorities, but they may also

STAFF | QUNO

Andrew Tomlinson is Director of the Quaker UN Office (QUNO) in New York. He holds Masters Degrees from the University of Cambridge and the University of Pennsylvania, where he specialized in South Asia and the Middle East. Andrew joined QUNO in 2008 after working in international finance and socially responsible investing in London and

New York.

CIVIL SOCIETY

The Civil Society – UN Prevention Platform, co-facilitated by QUNO, hosted its first virtual event of 2021. This virtual convening, titled Advancing UN Prevention Efforts Across Sectors and Institutions: Collective Pathways for Effective Prevention, centered on the current state of prevention at the United Nations (UN), building on the Platform’s 2020 Discussion Series on Prevention. PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT The time is now: Recommit to Peace. Established in 1981 by the unanimous agreement of the United Nations General Assembly, the International Day of Peace (21 September) is devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace and a commitment towards non-violence. For the past five years, QUNO has facilitated the development and distribution

of a sign

QUNO NY OUTREACH

QUNO NY Programme Assistants (PAs), Molly Burger and Hannah Patterson, presented about QUNO to Quakers at the Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC) Section of the Americas Meeting.The biannual Meeting was held virtually this year due to COVID-19, but still drew together Quakers from North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean for worship, workshops, and activities.

QUAKER VALUES

Quaker Values. Quakerism emerged in England in the 17th century, a time of rapid political and religious change, as a form of Christianity that emphasized the direct relationship between people and God. Quaker forms of worship developed which focused on the

UPR | QUNO

This report brings together the learning from a project undertaken from February 2017 to April 2018 to explore the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) as a vehicle

NEW YORK | QUNO

QUNO’s New York office is hiring for the position of Outreach & Development Officer. This position will work closely with the QUNO Director, and will coordinate with the AFSC Advancement team, QUNO senior staff and the Quaker UN Committee (QUNC) in all facets THE ROLE OF DECENTRALIZED RENEWABLE ENERGY IN Can energy ever be used as a tool for peacebuilding instead of a cause of conflict? What peacebuilding tools are already at our disposal for reducing the likelihood of violent conflict related to energy extraction and natural resource stress related to climate change? This publication explores the role of decentralized renewable energy as a peacebuilding tool, in global efforts for a net-zero Skip to main content Quaker United Nations Office

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