Quiet Diplomacy: Connection and Community
24 March 2026, Online
Is there a spiritual dimension to international relations? How does quiet diplomacy happen in practice and does it work? This session will explore how the Quaker United Nations Office fosters human connections in service of peace and justice, drawing on the values of the Quaker faith.
As global tensions rise and crises escalate, this 90 minute session will consider why Quaker witness at the United Nations in Geneva emphasises dialogue and how this can be relevant in other situations.
For QUNO, quiet diplomacy is an approach to supporting change that focusses on active listening, dialogue and finding common ground. It is a core part of how QUNO Geneva works.
We will hear from QUNO Geneva staff about how they approach quiet diplomacy. There will be time to explore the tools used to build trust and create safe and brave spaces and reflect together on how Friends can apply this approach in other situations.
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