The Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture


The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation and Uppsala University have jointly instituted an annual Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture in memory of Dag Hammarskjöld, one of the University’s illustrious alumni.

The Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture is given in memory of Dag Hammarskjöld, and in recognition of the values that inspired him personally and as Secretary-General: compassion, humanism and commitment to international solidarity and cooperation.

The Lecture is co-organised by Uppsala University and the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation. The invited speaker should be an outstanding international personality who in significant and innovative ways contributes to a more just, peaceful and environmentally sustainable world through valuable achievements in politics or research.

The Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture medal

The Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture medal, created by Annette Rydström.

Uppsala University has also instituted a special medal, which is only bestowed upon the Dag Hammarskjöld lecturers. The medal was created by the artist Annette Rydström in bronze, showing Dag Hammarskjöld’s portrait, as well as a handshake, the old symbol of Concordia, representing Hammarskjöld’s diplomatic efforts.

 


Previous Lectures

 

Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture 2022 by Ms. Amina J. Mohammed


Strength in our common humanity

The 2023 Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture was given by Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chair of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group.

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Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture 2021 by Agnès Callamard


A Global Compact for a World beyond COVID

The 2021 Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture was given Agnès Callamard, Secretary General at Amnesty International.

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Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture 2019 by Christiana Figueres


Leadership for the decisive decade

Christiana Figueres delivered the 2019 Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture, becoming the 20th honoree to do so since the lecture series was instituted more than two decades ago.

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Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture 2018 by António Guterres


Twenty-first century challenges and the enduring wisdom of Dag Hammarskjöld

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres was chosen by the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation and Uppsala University to deliver the 2018 Dag Hammarskjöld Lecture for his long-standing commitment to the values of the United Nations.

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