Standing Firm: Alison Davidian on Leadership, Gender Equality, and the Fight for Women’s Rights in Afghanistan
The Foundation spoke with Alison Davidian, UN Women’s Special Representative in Afghanistan to commemorate International Women’s Day.
Norms, Leadership, and Integrity: Elia Yi Armstrong on Upholding UN Values
‘The Art of Leadership in the UN: Our duty to find new forms’ is the third edition of the Foundation’s flagship report exploring leadership in the United Nations.
We recently caught up with Elia Yi Armstrong, author of the contribution ‘Norm-based leadership in a time of normative erosion’ to gather some of her reflections.
Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation Evaluation Consultancy
The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation invites interested parties to submit a tender proposal for the evaluation of its 2022-2025 Strategic Framework. Proposals should be submitted no later than close of business on Friday, 7 February 2025.
Resourcing the future or the cost of inaction?
Can we afford not to resource the future? During the New York release of the 10th edition of the Financing the UN Development System report, discussions focused on the need for core, quality funding and the distinction between merely funding and adequately resourcing the development system.
Global challenges in focus as flagship reports were presented in Stockholm
‘The need for innovative financing mechanisms to sustain the United Nations’ operations and maximise its impact’ was one of the key findings in a seminar co-hosted by the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation and the Swedish MFA brought together key stakeholders to present and reflect on two of the Foundation’s reports in November.
The Foundation at the Geneva Peace Week
During this year’s Geneva Peace Week, the Foundation’s team presented insights on UN financing at the 149th IPU Assembly and engaged in plenary and working sessions.
New reports out – Financing of the UN Development System and Art of Leadership in the UN
Who funds the UN? And what are the main challenges for leaders within the UN system today? Discover this, and more, in our latest editions from our flagship report series.
UN Geneva Diplomats Engaged in Comprehensive Peacebuilding Training
What is the role for diplomats in Geneva? During a one-day training, Geneva-based diplomats were invited for the second consecutive year to learn more about the multifaceted aspects of peacebuilding and ongoing policy processes aimed at strengthening the UN’s engagement in sustaining peace.
The Foundation participated in Funding Compact session at ECOSOC
This month the Foundation was invited to participate in the 19th plenary meeting of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations that took place on 14 to 16 May 2024 in New York.
‘Enhancing partnerships for financing peace’ in the spotlight at annual SIPRI Forum
This month the Foundation and Interpeace co-hosted the ‘Enhancing partnerships for financing peace’ panel discussion at the annual Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development.