Our work
The work of the Foundation is guided by a vision and mission statement and is centered around four thematic focus areas and five projects.
Vision & Mission
Our vision
Our vision is a peaceful and just world where the fundamental values of the United Nations are universally applied
Our mission
Building on Dag Hammarskjöld’s legacy, our mission is to advance dialogue and policy for sustainable development and peace.
Thematic focus areas
Global Governance
We facilitate engagement and leadership on the protection, resourcing, and advancement of global public goods.
Peacebuilding
We support dialogue and mediation for the prevention and resolution of violent conflict.
Human Rights
We advance analysis, dialogue and engagement to strengthen the UN's work on human rights.
Climate Action
We promote analysis and dialogue on leadership and multilateral financing for climate action.
How we work
Knowledge
Generating knowledge and encouraging action among policy-makers and practioners.
Facilitation
Neutral convening that facilitates dialogue, improves understanding and searches for common ground.
Communication
Communicating data, analysis and experiences to change attitudes and behaviours of our audiences.
Training
Capacity-building and training that creates opportunities to learn, share and network.
Strategy in action
Strategic Framework
This Strategic Framework outlines our operational focus from 2022 to 2025 and guides our continued organisational development.
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