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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Resourcing the future or the cost of inaction?

Can we afford not to resource the future? During the New York release of the 10th edition of the Financing the UN Development System report, discussions focused on the need for core, quality funding and the distinction between merely funding and adequately resourcing the development system.

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The 2024 Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture by Jan Egeland
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The 2023 Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture by Rena Lee
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Global challenges in focus as flagship reports were presented in Stockholm
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Peace and Security
UN Financing
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Watch the 2023 and 2024 Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture, held by Rena Lee and Jan Egeland, on the 16 September in Uppsala.
2022 Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture 'Strength in our common humanity' by UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J Mohammed at Uppsala University Hall on 23 February 2023.
A reference point on the laws, regulations, policies and guidelines of the international civil service.
Dag Hammarskjöld Commemorations 2021

Latest Publications

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The 2024 Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture by Jan Egeland
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The 2023 Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture by Rena Lee
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Financing the UN Development System: Resourcing the Future
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The Art of Leadership in the United Nations: Our duty to find new forms
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“We are not permitted to choose the frame of our destiny, but what we put into it is ours.” 

Dag Hammarskjöld

I never discuss discussions.

Dag Hammarskjöld

‘Only he deserves power that everyday justifies it.’

Dag Hammarskjöld

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

Dag Hammarskjöld

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

Dag Hammarskjöld