
Standing Firm: Alison Davidian on Leadership, Gender Equality, and the Fight for Women’s Rights in Afghanistan
The Foundation spoke with Alison Davidian, UN Women’s Special Representative in Afghanistan to commemorate International Women’s Day.

Norms, Leadership, and Integrity: Elia Yi Armstrong on Upholding UN Values
‘The Art of Leadership in the UN: Our duty to find new forms’ is the third edition of the Foundation’s flagship report exploring leadership in the United Nations.
We recently caught up with Elia Yi Armstrong, author of the contribution ‘Norm-based leadership in a time of normative erosion’ to gather some of her reflections.

Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation Evaluation Consultancy
The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation invites interested parties to submit a tender proposal for the evaluation of its 2022-2025 Strategic Framework. Proposals should be submitted no later than close of business on Friday, 7 February 2025.

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.

The 2024 Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture by Jan Egeland
The 16 September, 2024, the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation and Uppsala University were honoured to present Jan Egeland as the 2024 Dag Hammarskjöld Lecturer and medallist. Read the full lecture here.

The 2023 Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture by Rena Lee
The 16 September, 2024, the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation and Uppsala University were honoured to present Rena Lee as the 2023 Dag Hammarskjöld Lecturer and medallist. Read the full Lecture here.

Global challenges in focus as flagship reports were presented in Stockholm
‘The need for innovative financing mechanisms to sustain the United Nations’ operations and maximise its impact’ was one of the key findings in a seminar co-hosted by the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation and the Swedish MFA brought together key stakeholders to present and reflect on two of the Foundation’s reports in November.

New York Release: 2024 Financing the UN Development System – Resourcing the Future
The Foundation, in partnership with MPTFO and co-hosted by the Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations, invites you to the New York release of the latest Financing the United Nations Development System Report on the 3 December, 1:15-2:30 PM (EST).

The Foundation at the Geneva Peace Week
During this year’s Geneva Peace Week, the Foundation’s team presented insights on UN financing at the 149th IPU Assembly and engaged in plenary and working sessions.

Report Presentations: Financing the UN Development System and the Art of Leadership in the UN
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation have the pleasure to invite you to the presentation and discussion of the Foundation’s latest reports in Stockholm, 12 November.