A day of remembrance – and a reminder of the United Nations’ reason for existence
International Holocaust Remembrance Day reminds us of our collective duty to uphold human rights.
Remembering Sir Brian Urquhart
Sir Brian will always hold a special place in the history of the United Nations.
The International Civil Service: A Reference Compendium for United Nations Personnel
This compendium is designed to serve as a reference point on the laws, regulations, policies and guidelines that relate directly to the international civil service.
Dag Hammarskjöld commemorations 2020
We are honoured to continue working in his legacy.
Turning Points: Defining Moments for the International Civil Service at the United Nations
This paper by Alanna O’Malley explores how certain turning points since 1945 have influenced, both directly and indirectly, the development of the international civil service.
Dag Hammarskjöld on dialogue
In this excerpt from his recently released book, Politics and Conscience, Roger Lipsey outlines Hammarskjöld’s approach to dialogue.
Self-discovery and ethical reflections on leadership at Hammarskjöld’s summer home
In this Q&A with Ariane Sabet and Henrik Hammargren, we learn about the recent ‘Deep Dive’ leadership training held for senior UN staff at Hammarskjöld’s Backåkra.
From the League of Nations to the United Nations: Milestones for the International Civil Service
In this piece, Karen Gram-Skjoldager charts six crucial milestones in the early history of the International Civil Service and argues its fundamental cornerstones were internationality, independence, and loyalty.
Almedalen 2019
The Foundation and partners were pleased to host two events focused on leadership and multilateralism in early July.
Why values matter for the international civil servant
In this post, Henning Melber pays tribute to Dag Hammarskjöld’s ethical principles and argues that multilateralism demands an autonomous international civil service.