The peacemaker meets his match
The little-known connection between UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld and trailblazing journalist Pauline Frederick.
Civic freedoms decisive in leaving no one behind
In this blog post Matilda Hald contends that while civic space is increasingly restricted, it is crucial to the implementation of Agenda 2030.
Leaders of today: Engagement of youth in sustaining peace
A paper highlighting the barriers for young people in Liberia, Myanmar and Tunisia to engage in peacebuilding and the actions needed to overcome them.
How much do you really know about Dag Hammarskjöld?
With the recent release of a new biography on the late Secretary-General, take this quiz and find out if already know it all.
Inclusive and peaceful societies—a view from Sweden
Ahead of the 2017 Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development, Sigrid Gruener and Matilda Hald underscore the importance of inclusivity in building a peaceful society.
Integrity and trust needed in today’s United Nations
Amidst the bustle of the United Nations in New York, the Foundation hosted a series of events on the integrity of the UN civil servant.
Professor Isaac Olawale Albert will deliver annual lecture in Accra
Together with the Kofi Annan International Peace-keeping Training Centre in Ghana we are proud to present the 2017 Kofi Annan / Dag Hammarskjöld lecturer.
Young and female: the future mediators in conflicts?
In this blog post Lara Sievers argues young women have a unique contribution to make as mediators.
Dag Hammarskjöld: Markings of His Life
A special seminar in New York with Henrik Berggren, the author of the new biography of Dag Hammarskjöld.
Inclusive societies without civic space?
A seminar on the global trend of shrinking space for civil society and implications for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.