Towards a new development agenda post-2015: Governance, rule of law, human rights and democracy
That good governance, rule of law and human rights play a crucial role for social and economic development has long been recognized. The recognition has gained considerable traction in discussions about the post-2015 agenda, the new global development agenda meant to supersede the Millennium Development Goals. Indeed, many people point to the absence of goals and targets for these issues within the MDGs as a major stumbling block to inclusive and durable development.
Toward zero hunger and sustainable food production? Global food security and nutrition in the post-2015 agenda
Halving the number of people who suffer from hunger by 2015 – the first MDG – is within reach.
The 2013 Kofi Annan – Dag Hammarskjöld lecture by Ellen Margreth Loj
Ellen Margreth Loj delivered the lecture on the theme of “Peacebuilding in Africa: Perspectives and Challenges”
Goals for the Rich – Making the next development agenda relevant and aspirational for all
Many people argue that the next set of development goals must be formulated for all countries and not – as the current MDGs – primarily focus on the developing world. With natural systems under severe stress and resource scarcity threatening the right to development of the world’s poor, is it time to devise goals involving the rich?
How can we build a new global development agenda?
What will it take for the world’s nations to agree and commit to the next set of development goals – relevant and aspirational for all? What are the lessons learned from the current MDGs? How can we ensure that the post-2015 agenda is rooted in the needs of the poor, avoiding a northern and technocratic makeup?
Brussels meeting – CSO and human rights
Promoting Universality – the Role of Regional Human Rights Mechanisms and their Cooperation with Civil Society
Women’s participation in the sustainable world by Tarja Halonen
The 2012 Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture: Tarja Halonen, former president of Finland visited Uppsala on May 6, to give the 2013 Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture. Almost 500 people came to the Uppsala University Hall to hear President Halonen speak on the topic of women’s role in the sustainable world.
Peace, development and human rights by Jan Eliasson
The 2011 Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture: This year’s lecture was given by Jan Eliasson, former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden, and former President of the UN General Assembly. The title of the lecture is Peace, Development and Human Rights: The Indispensable Connection.
Genocide prevention by Francis Deng
The 2010 Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture: Genocide Prevention – A Challenge of Constructive Management of Diversity by Francis Deng, Special Adviser to the United Nations Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide.
Rights, justice and United Nations values – reflections through a Palestine refugee prism by Karen AbuZayd
The Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture 2009 held by Karen AbuZayd, Commissioner-General of United Nations Relief and Works Agency.