On the occasion of the centenary of Dag Hammarskjöld (1905-1961), Secretary-General of the United Nations 1953-1961, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina is organizing a celebration to honor the renowned leader, in collaboration with the Swedish Institute in Alexandria.
Hammarskjöld, one of the most admired and respected international figures of the 20th Century, carried out many responsibilities for the United Nations in the course of its efforts to prevent war and serve the other aims of the Charter.
The celebration will include a lecture and exhibition.