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.
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.
The Youth, Peace and Security Agenda: Where are we now?
In this blog post, Sarah Smith argues that more interactive dialogue is needed between youth and decision makers to ensure that the YPS agenda moves forward.