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.
Interview with our incoming Executive Director
In middle July, Björn Holmberg will take up the post of Executive Director. He brings more than 25 years of extensive international experience in the Swedish public service and civil society organisations to the Foundation. He sat down with Simone Hagfeldt to tell us more about why he wanted to take up this position.
The Foundation participated in the first-time organised International Dialogue on Peacebuilding and Statebuilding
The forum was hosted by UNDP and took place 25-26 March in Accra, Ghana.
Reflections from our leaving Executive Director Henrik Hammargren
As nine years have come to an end, the Foundation’s Executive Director, Henrik Hammargren, left his position in mid-February. Below is Henrik Hammargren’s letter, in which he reflects on his journey within the Foundation, lessons learnt and his call for a continued work in the name of Dag Hammarskjöld.
Monica Sharma: ‘Courageous, principled and ethical decisions build good leadership’
In the beginning of January, the Foundation organised a workshop on UN Leadership with Dr Monica Sharma as key-note speaker. Read more about the workshop here.