Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation

The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation is a non-governmental organisation established in 1962 in memory of the second UN Secretary-General, which aims to advance dialogue and policy for sustainable development and peace.

Who was Dag Hammarskjöld?

Dag Hammarskjöld was the second Secretary-General of the United Nations, serving with courage and integrity from 1953 until his tragic death in 1961.

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2019 and 2021 Dag Hammarskjöld Lectures

This hybrid event, held on 17 September at Uppsala University Hall and online, will feature lectures by Christiana Figueres and Agnès Callamard.

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Latest publications

unds-2021 Publication

Financing the UN Development System: Time to Meet the Moment (2021)

This is the seventh annual report on financing the UN development system produced by the Foundation and the UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office.

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Realising Inclusivity: The role of the United Nations in promoting inclusion at the country level
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The International Civil Service: A Reference Compendium for United Nations Personnel
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The Art of Leadership in the United Nations: Framing What’s Blue
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Latest news

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Commemorative meeting marking the 60th anniversary of the death of Dag Hammarskjöld
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Diversity and Representation at the United Nations
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Remembering Ed Mortimer
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Latest blog posts

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Back to basics: Living the principles of the UN Charter – An interview with Bintou Keita

Marc JacquandMarc Jacquand
Kate SullivanKate Sullivan
Johanna MårtendalJohanna Mårtendal
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Alumni Spotlight: An interview with Ana Prada

Khadeeja Haddy SarrKhadeeja Haddy Sarr
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Change starts with us – An interview with Helmut Buss

Veronika Tywuschik-SohlströmVeronika Tywuschik-Sohlström
Marc JacquandMarc Jacquand
Kate SullivanKate Sullivan
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Latest events

Upcoming event

2019 and 2021 Dag Hammarskjöld Lectures
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HLPF 2021: The Road to Making Equal Recovery from COVID-19 a Reality for All
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UN Talks: The Role of the UN in Realising Inclusivity
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New blog series: The Art of Leadership

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Change starts with us – An interview with Helmut Buss
Veronika Tywuschik-SohlströmVeronika Tywuschik-Sohlström
Marc JacquandMarc Jacquand
Kate SullivanKate Sullivan
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Leadership and loneliness – An interview with Dominik Bartsch
Veronika Tywuschik-SohlströmVeronika Tywuschik-Sohlström
Kate SullivanKate Sullivan
David PraterDavid Prater
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Mobility and leadership – An interview with Peter de Clercq
Veronika Tywuschik-SohlströmVeronika Tywuschik-Sohlström
Marc JacquandMarc Jacquand
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A UN culture of integrity: An interview with Karin Landgren
Veronika Tywuschik-SohlströmVeronika Tywuschik-Sohlström
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Authentic and relatable UN leadership: An interview with Fathiaa Abdalla
Veronika Tywuschik-SohlströmVeronika Tywuschik-Sohlström
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Feminist leadership: an inspiration for all – An interview with Bela Kapur
Marc JacquandMarc Jacquand
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Leadership not by title: An interview with Kanni Wignaraja
Veronika Tywuschik-SohlströmVeronika Tywuschik-Sohlström

Our work

Peacebuilding
The 2030 Agenda
Global Governance
UN Renewal

‘Never for the sake of peace and quiet deny your convictions.’

Dag Hammarskjöld

I never discuss discussions.

Dag Hammarskjöld

‘Only he deserves power that everyday justifies it.’

Dag Hammarskjöld

“We are not permitted to choose the frame of our destiny, but what we put into it is ours.” 

Dag Hammarskjöld

‘It is when we all play safe that we create a world of utmost insecurity.’

Dag Hammarskjöld

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