In Our Name: What Does QUNO Do and Why?
Tuesday 23 March 2027
19:00-20:30 (UK time)
Laurel Townhead
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Tanya Hubbard
Woodbrooke and the Quaker United Nations Office (QUNO) working in partnership.
In this first introductory session of our series exploring the work of the Quaker United Nations Office, we will hear about how the UN works and the particularly Quaker ways that QUNO operates within and on the edges of this system, working to bridge divides, create space for relationships of trust to evolve, and quietly but persistently advocate for a world aligned with our belief in ‘that of God’ in everyone.
Coming together to act from faith offers an additional path to meet the challenges facing people and planet. What is QUNO doing and how is this work grounded in our Quaker faith and tested concerns? What is the value of the principled multilateralism QUNO works to uphold? What are the current risks to it?
The systems and cultures that perpetuate violence, discrimination and the destruction of our planet can feel impossible to challenge as an individual. In this series, we will hear from staff at the Quaker United Nations Office in Geneva about what they are doing in our name.
These sessions will be delivered by Woodbrooke staff and QUNO staff working in collaboration. They will involve a mix of presentations, small group exploration in breakout rooms and whole group discussion. A resource document will be shared with participants after the session to suggest further places you can learn about, engage with and support QUNO’s work.
This course will involve:
Discussion, Speaker, Workshop, Written and visual, Zoom Session
Accessibility info:
On the booking form, there is a chance for you to let us know about any accessibility or communication adjustments that will enable you to participate more fully in the course. Automated Zoom closed captions are available for all live sessions but if you feel you require more accurate closed captioning please email us directly in addition to booking.
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