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.
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.
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.
Peacebuilding integral to humanitarian aid in Yemen
Sawsan Al Refai argues in this blog that peacebuilding should be seen as integral, not supplementary to humanitarian action in Yemen.
Can Agenda 2030 change the norm?
If the UN wants to advance sustainable development and achieve the 2030 Agenda it needs to zero in on its normative work.
Is youth engagement in peacebuilding really just a click away?
Sarah Smith makes the point that peacebuilding is not only about campaigning online – but also about sustainable projects on the ground.
Bringing multilateralism back to the future
Lisa Orrenius argues that the world is in need of a multilateralism that builds on the past but is fit for the future.
Integrity crucial to making the ‘world’s most impossible job’ possible
What can the new UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres learn from his predecessor Dag Hammarskjöld?
Dag Hammarskjöld’s legacy: What does it mean for Africa?
If Hammarskjöld’s vision for Africa is to be realised, greater focus is needed on conflict prevention and governance.