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.
A coherent global framework for migrants and refugees?
In the aftermath of the first UN Summit for Refugees and Migrants, Olivia Taghioff examines the significance of the summit’s outcome document.
Suez and the Congo: Hammarskjöld’s lasting legacy
What can we learn from Dag Hammarskjöld and his courageous conflict mediation during the Cold War?
“Show me the money”
Why transparent national budgetary processes are critical for financing the Sustainable Development Goals.