| New publication: Courage and Integrity in UN Leadership |
| In this publication Fabrizio Hochschild argues that moral courage, as revealed by Dag Hammarskjöld both in his words and deeds, is essential in upholding the principles and norms of the UN. Fabrizio Hochschild is the Assistant Secretary-General for Strategic Coordination at the Executive Office of the Secretary-General (EOSG) at the UN. In light of the multiplication of transnational dangers, many look to the United Nations for leadership and solutions. They look to the UN for approaches that transcend short term political interests and advance the broader interests of humanity and the sustainability of our planet. They seek principled leadership based on the objectives and principles set out in the UN Charter and in international norms and agreements that reflect the highest aspirations of humankind.Among the many traits that enable international leadership in unsettled, danger-ridden times, Dag Hammarskjöld promoted one as indispensable: Integrity underpinned by courage. Read the publication _________________ New series: 100 years of International Civil Service This publication is part of a series issued by the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation commemorating 100 years of international civil service, which originated in 1919 with the birth of the League of Nations. The series features inspirational and reflective think pieces on the concept of the international civil service by former and present United Nations’ officials, as well as representatives from civil society and academia. It relates to the Foundation’s work on leadership, which strives to kindle a constructive dialogue on how to foster and secure visionary and principled leadership in the UN. |
| Blog: Why values matter for the international civil servantIn his new blog piece Henning Melber pays tribute to Dag Hammarskjöld’s ethical principles and argues that multilateralism demands an autonomous international civil service. This week marked the first ever “International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace”. It is a clumsy name for a day but it pays tribute to an important milestone: the centenary of the International Civil Service, a profession which finds its origins in the Versailles Peace Conference and the birth of the League of Nations. The day, established by a United Nations General Assembly resolution adopted last year, seeks to build on this legacy and reaffirm “the relevance of multilateralism and international law”. With that goal in mind on the said day, April 24th, the UN held a discussion about the challenges facing those dedicated to a rules-based world order and how to renew commitments to the UN Charter. Read More |
| Roundtable discussion note: Young people as drivers of peace This roundtable explored the ways in which the Sustaining Peace approach can be used to strengthen and catalyse the implementation of the UN Security Council Resolutions (SCRs) 2250 and 2419 on YPS and the Independent Progress Study on Youth, Peace and Security. The event also focused on ways in which young people contribute to peacebuilding and sustaining peace in their communities. Read More (PDF) This discussion was part of a series of roundtable discussions in New York on peacebuilding and sustaining peace. |