Restoring the Values and Spirit of the International Civil Service
In this paper Mona Ali Khalil explains why the UN must undertake three crucial actions regarding respect for the law and the truth: redefining impartiality, upholding integrity and protecting independence.
Why values matter for the international civil servant
In this post, Henning Melber pays tribute to Dag Hammarskjöld’s ethical principles and argues that multilateralism demands an autonomous international civil service.
Courage and Integrity in UN Leadership
In this piece Fabrizio Hochschild argues that moral courage, as revealed by Dag Hammarskjöld both in his words and deeds, is essential in upholding the principles and norms of the UN.
UN Talks on the Security Council: What and who can influence its effectiveness?
In this seminar, which was jointly organised with UNDP Sweden, two experts with first-hand experience of the work of the Council shared their insights into its way of operating. They discussed trends and priorities within the work of the Council; what issues are dealt with most successfully, comparing thematic processes with conflict-specific efforts; and where there are entry-points for civil society to engage.
When the Drugs Don’t Work: Antibiotic Resistance as a Global Development Problem
A report on how antibiotic resistance is linked to the Sustainable Development Goals.
Sir Brian Urquhart 100 years
The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation conveys its best wishes to Sir Brian Urquhart on the occasion of his 100th birthday on 28 February.
Understanding peace to prevent and resolve conflict
A two-day workshop on Making Sustaining Peace a reality in the West Asia – North Africa region.
Re-connecting peacebuilders in Amman
Together with Uppsala University, the Foundation recently hosted the second regional gathering of its joint alumni network, this time for members from West- and Central Asia and Eastern Europe.
Antimicrobial Resistance and Sustainable Development: A Planetary Threat but a Financing Orphan
A world without antibiotics would necessitate radical changes in health care and farming.
Celebrating youth’s role in peace and security efforts
After feeling unequally treated for her gender in schools, Minna was inspired to do something and bring men into the conversation on how to realise gender equality. Nathan films and screens documentaries to facilitate conversations on what is needed to address inequality and violence in his hometown of Fortaleza, Brazil. These young peacebuilders started the […]