UN Talks: Investing in Core Government Functions – A Road to Peace?
This seminar explored how financing core government functions interacts with conflict-affected countries.
UN Talks on the Security Council: What and who can influence its effectiveness?
In this seminar, which was jointly organised with UNDP Sweden, two experts with first-hand experience of the work of the Council shared their insights into its way of operating. They discussed trends and priorities within the work of the Council; what issues are dealt with most successfully, comparing thematic processes with conflict-specific efforts; and where there are entry-points for civil society to engage.
The Missing ‘Peace’: Anniversary seminar on youth, peace and security
Join Fryshuset and the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation for an interactive session on youth and peace on Human Rights Day
Dag Hammarskjöld Commemoration: 2018
“In the footsteps of Dag Hammarskjöld” On Tuesday, 18 September, 57 years passed since Dag Hammarskjöld and the 15 persons accompanying him tragically died in a plane crash in Ndola, Zambia. To commemorate this and the legacy of Dag Hammarskjöld and his colleagues, the Foundation hosted and attended a number of commemorative events in Uppsala, New York […]
Almedalen 2018
Join the Foundation and partners for two events at Almedalsveckan in Visby, Gotland.
Climate change, migration and displacement: Distinguishing fact from fiction
This event examined the facts behind the effect of climate change on the movement of people and insecurity.
State of human rights in 2017
In this seminar, speakers discussed the main human right challenges and trends of 2017, starting with Human Rights Watch’s newly released World Report 2018.
Let youth decide: Promoting youth inclusion through international agendas
In this seminar, speakers discussed how to enable young people’s political engagement and access to decision making.
Getting in shape: Reforming the UN to make it fit for the 2030 Agenda
In this seminar, speakers who follow the ongoing UN reform process discussed what is at stake, the key issues and controversies, and possible outcomes.
Dag Hammarskjöld Commemoration: 2017
This September, 56 years will have passed since Hammarskjöld and the persons accompanying him tragically died in a plane crash in Ndola, Zambia.