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.

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Antimicrobial resistance and sustainable development: A planetary threat but a financing orphan

A paper on how antimicrobial resistance can be financed.

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Celebrating youth’s role in peace and security efforts
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Antimicrobial resistance: addressing the funding dilemma
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Localising the 2030 Agenda in Colombia
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Youth, peace and security

In September the Foundation organised an interactive workshop with young people from around Zambia in order to provide the space for action planning to build on Security Council Resolution 2250 and the global Progress Study on Youth, Peace and Security. Hear what some of the participants have to say on youth, peace and security.

'Financing the UN Development System' report series

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Financing the UN Development System 2018
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2017: Financing the UN Development System: Pathways to Reposition for Agenda 2030
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2016: Financing the United Nations Development System: Current Trends and New Directions

Our blog: Markings of Change

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Between internationalism and integrity
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My UN changes for the better
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‘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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