The Principle of Pragmatic Idealism
The Foundation’s executive director, Björn Holmberg, joins the Carnegie Council’s Values & Interests podcast to reflect on the role of pragmatic idealism in international affairs and what it means for global cooperation today.
Strengthening the UN–EU Partnership in Peacebuilding and Prevention
On September 23, the Foundation and the European Peacebuilding Liaison Office (EPLO) co-organised a workshop on strengthening the UN–EU Partnership in Peacebuilding and Prevention.
Stockholm presentation of the 2025 Financing the UN Development System Report: Managing unprecedented times
The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Sweden will host a presentation and discussion of the Financing the United Nations Development System 2025 report.
UN 80 Years in a World of Change – National Celebration
On 24 October, the Foundation co-hosted this year’s United Nations Day celebration at Uppsala Castle, centred on the theme ‘UN 80 Years in a World of Change’
Louise Aubin: ‘The humility to learn through meaningful consultation’
The Foundation spoke with Louise Aubin, UNHCR representative in Malaysia, about her contribution to the Foundation’s The Art of Leadership report and her reflections on how UN leadership can remain grounded, adaptive and human in today’s context.
Sarah Smith: ‘Not all these actors call themselves peacebuilders. But their work mirrors peacebuilding in many ways’
In this blog, Sarah Smith, Programme Manager at the Foundation, reflects on the role of the games sector in peacebuilding and shares insights on how young peacebuilders and industry actors can collaborate to advance sustainable peace.
Funding Compact dialogue in Kenya highlights urgency of quality funding in times of uncertainty
At a time when development financing is under growing pressure, the Foundation supported UN in Kenya with a discussion of Funding Compact implementation at country level.
NY presentation of the 2025 Financing the UN Development System Report: Managing unprecedented times
About the event The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation, in partnership with the UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (MPTFO), the Permanent Mission of Sweden and the Permanent Mission of Kenya to the United Nations invite you to the launch of the Financing the United Nations Development System 2025 report. This year’s report comes at a pivotal moment, […]
Alexa Madrid: ‘Peace is not the responsibility of a few, but the opportunity of all’
In this blog, Alexa Madrid, Programme Officer at the Foundation, marks the International Day of Peace by sharing lessons on how young peacebuilders and private sector actors can build more meaningful partnerships for peace.
Financing the UN Development System: Managing Unprecedented Times
Out now! Read and download the 11th annual report on financing the UN development system, produced by the Foundation and the UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office.