Dag Hammarskjöld and the Garden of the Righteous
Hammarskjöld honoured as ‘an introverted diplomat for peace’ who increased the executive role of the UN Secretary-General in peace operations.
Inter-generational partnerships and Youth, Peace and Security
What is needed to promote inter-generational collaboration and partnerships to deliver on the YPS Agenda in the MENA region?
Reflecting on Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace
A new report on a global online consultation with civil society co-hosted by the Foundation in June 2020 contains key messages on peacebuilding and sustaining peace.
Remembering Sir Brian Urquhart
Sir Brian will always hold a special place in the history of the United Nations.
Dag Hammarskjöld commemorations 2020
We are honoured to continue working in his legacy.
Remembering Sven Hamrell
Sven Hamrell, former Executive Director of the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation, passed away on 2 July, aged 92.
Reconnecting advocates for peace: South and Southeast Asia
Together with Uppsala University, the Foundation recently hosted the third alumni network gathering in Colombo, Sri Lanka, for participants of international trainings in peace research.
Almedalen 2019
The Foundation and partners were pleased to host two events focused on leadership and multilateralism in early July.
Engaging in dialogue
Recently 23 participants from the Americas, Africa, Asia, Middle East and Eastern Europe engaged in a 10-day training programme that included lectures, interactive sessions and field visits.
A conversation on a global development problem: Antibiotic resistance
On the margins of World Health Assembly in Geneva last week, the Foundation organised an event on antibiotic resistance together with ReAct and the South Centre.