Who's Who in the Race to Become the Next UN Secretary-General
Eight candidates, including five women, are vying to become the next United Nations Secretary-General.
The race to become the next United Nations Secretary-General is heating up, with eight candidates in contention, including five women, according to a report.
The selection of a new UN Secretary-General is one of the most closely watched processes in international diplomacy, with the role carrying significant influence over the direction of the world body amid ongoing global crises and geopolitical tensions.
The presence of five women among the eight candidates has drawn particular attention, as the United Nations has never had a woman serve as Secretary-General since the position was created in 1945.
The selection process typically involves informal consultations among UN member states, with the UN Security Council recommending a candidate for approval by the General Assembly. Candidates often campaign for months to build support among key member states, including the five permanent, veto-wielding members of the Security Council.
Further details on the identities of the eight candidates and the timeline for the selection process were not immediately available.
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- Who’s who in the race for the next UN Secretary-General? — Al Jazeera — All
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