Friends World Committee for Consultation
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The Quaker United Nations Summer School provides the opportunity for a group of 25 young people to come together to learn more about Quaker work at the international level, and develop knowledge and competencies relevant to the work of the United Nations. The programme is grounded in QUNO Geneva’s work, with a focus on … Read more
The Quaker United Nations Office in New York is looking for two new Programme Assistants for 2021 – 2022. Applications are open until 29 January 2021. Please learn about the position and how to apply at https://quno.org/programme-assistants or view the full application here. Additional Information: Programme Assistants receive a modest salary to help cover accommodation, food, … Read more
On behalf of Quakers around the world, FWCC signed a letter along with 858 signatures to appeal to the Human Rights Council to recognize, without delay, the right to a ”safe, clean, healthy, and sustainable environment” for all. The 45th session of the Human Rights Council began on 14 September and lasts until 7 October 2020. The Human … Read more
A shared statement by peacebuilding organizations International Day of Peace, 21 September 2020 Monday 21st of September marks International Day of Peace in 2020. This year, FWCC, along with QUNO, along with over 170 peacebuilding organizations have signed a shared statement which calls on governments to continue to take the following steps: Mainstream peace in the response … Read more
The Friends World Committee for Consultation (Quakers) support the expanded use of restorative methods within criminal justice systems. We applaud the work of the expert group and welcome their report. Whereas traditional criminal justice responds by punishing offences against the law, restorative justice seeks ways to repair the harm caused. Criminal behaviour almost always comprises … Read more
