“When Spider Webs Unite, They Can Tie Up a Lion” – Professor Thuli Madonsela on Accountability, Ubuntu and Power
Professor Thuli Madonsela, former Public Protector, constitutional drafter and one of Africa’s most prominent voices on social justice, recently joined the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation’s Board of Trustees. In this conversation, she reflects on the accountability gaps in today’s multilateral system, why the UN must rediscover its voice, and what it takes to lead with integrity […]
Senior Publications and Editorial Consultant
The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation is looking for a senior publications and editorial consultant. The application deadline is Tuesdag 16 June.
Conflict prevention under pressure – perspectives from Latin America and the Caribbean
In conversation with the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation, UN Peace and Development Advisors Diego Antoni in Guatemala, Dylan Kerrigan in Trinidad and Tobago, and Salvador Aguilera in Ecuador reflected on conflict prevention, sustaining peace and the UN’s role across Latin America and the Caribbean. They spoke of conflict and military rule legacies, rising organised crime and […]
“Might as Well Be Me” – Principled Leadership with Courage and Conviction
In this conversation with the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security, Gilles Michaud shared how norm-based leadership is about courageous, values-driven decisions that prioritise people, trust, and the greater good, even when the choices are imperfect.
Henning Melber: Dag Hammarskjöld and Global Governance – then and now
In this blog, Henning Melber, Senior Adviser and Director Emeritus, explores the role of Dag Hammarskjöld and global governance, then and now.
From Berlin to Belém: what it will take to unlock youth leadership in climate and peace
In this blog, Daisy, a former intern at the Foundation, reflects on her experiences at global climate conferences, exploring how youth navigate the intersection of climate change and peacebuilding, and why meaningful inclusion is essential for advancing sustainable peace and climate resilience.
The Principle of Pragmatic Idealism
The Foundation’s executive director, Björn Holmberg, joins the Carnegie Council’s Values & Interests podcast to reflect on the role of pragmatic idealism in international affairs and what it means for global cooperation today.
Strengthening the UN–EU Partnership in Peacebuilding and Prevention
On September 23, the Foundation and the European Peacebuilding Liaison Office (EPLO) co-organised a workshop on strengthening the UN–EU Partnership in Peacebuilding and Prevention.
UN 80 Years in a World of Change – National Celebration
On 24 October, the Foundation co-hosted this year’s United Nations Day celebration at Uppsala Castle, centred on the theme ‘UN 80 Years in a World of Change’
Louise Aubin: ‘The humility to learn through meaningful consultation’
The Foundation spoke with Louise Aubin, UNHCR representative in Malaysia, about her contribution to the Foundation’s The Art of Leadership report and her reflections on how UN leadership can remain grounded, adaptive and human in today’s context.