Dag Hammarskjöld and the Garden of the Righteous
Hammarskjöld honoured as ‘an introverted diplomat for peace’ who increased the executive role of the UN Secretary-General in peace operations.
Leadership not by title: An interview with Kanni Wignaraja
“I have been truly fortunate to have worked with amazing women leaders when I first joined UNDP at a very young age.”
Authentic and relatable UN leadership: An interview with Fathiaa Abdalla
“The UN leader of today is not only a manager, but also a fellow staff member who colleagues look up to as a model and mentor.”
A UN culture of integrity: An interview with Karin Landgren
“I find myself saying ‘I was part of an initiative’ even when I was leading that initiative!”
Without women there can be no recovery from COVID-19
Decades of progress could now be reversed. 2021 needs to be the year of gender equality.
Inter-generational partnerships and Youth, Peace and Security
What is needed to promote inter-generational collaboration and partnerships to deliver on the YPS Agenda in the MENA region?
A day of remembrance – and a reminder of the United Nations’ reason for existence
International Holocaust Remembrance Day reminds us of our collective duty to uphold human rights.
Financing Peacebuilding: The Role of Private-Sector Actors
This paper argues for guidance on standards and best practices to ensure that private actors contribute positively to peace, rather than merely avoiding conflict or causing harm.
Reflecting on Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace
A new report on a global online consultation with civil society co-hosted by the Foundation in June 2020 contains key messages on peacebuilding and sustaining peace.
Remembering Sir Brian Urquhart
Sir Brian will always hold a special place in the history of the United Nations.