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Who are the eight candidates running to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN chief?

The United Nations Security Council held a second informal straw poll to gauge the popularity of candidates seeking to succeed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who will complete his second five-year term at the end of the year. Eight candidates are currently vying for the position against a backdrop of deep divisions…

France 24

Who are the candidates vying to lead the UN?

UNITED NATIONS - Five women and three men are in the running to succeed Antonio Guterres as leader of the United Nations, which faces unprecedented global instability, wars and its own crushing budget crisis.

Bangkok Post

UN Security Council tests contenders in race for next secretary-general

The Security Council will hold another straw poll Friday for UN leadership contenders. Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan led the first informal vote among members. Argentina's Rafael Grossi and Chile's Michelle Bachelet are also candidates. Veto powers may delay their preferences, and new contenders could emerge. This poll aims to provide…

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‘No way to do this job well’: UN faces massive hurdle as it readies to elect new secretary- general, a thankless role in a struggling organization

“This is actually quite an existentially significant process for the U.N.”

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Costa Rican diplomat emerges as strong contender to be first female head of UN

Rebeca Grynspan seen as continuity candidate with tacit support from current secretary general, António Guterres

The Guardian - UK

Race for UN's top job begins: Meet the candidates vying to succeed António Guterres

Seven candidates are competing to lead the United Nations after António Guterres. Experienced diplomats and former leaders offer distinct visions for the global body. Rafael Grossi and Rebeca Grynspan are considered early frontrunners in this race. Macky Sall and María Fernanda Espinosa advocate for significant institutional reforms. The Security Council…

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Ugandan diplomat Otunnu joins race to become next UN head

Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu has joined the race for UN Secretary-General. He is the seventh contender to succeed Antonio Guterres this year. Otunnu stressed institutional reforms and ending international conflicts in his vision. Other candidates include Rafael Grossi and Michelle Bachelet. The selection process begins this week with Security Council…

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Macky Sall pledges to restore trust in UN as leadership race gathers pace

Former Senegalese president Macky Sall has pledged to restore trust in the United Nations and make the organisation more responsive, as he seeks to become the first African to lead the global body in almost three decades.

Radio France Internationale

UN leadership candidates outline visions ahead of secretary-general race

Six candidates vying to become the next UN secretary-general presented their visions for the organisation on Thursday, as the United Nations faces a financial and confidence crisis ahead of a selection process that will determine its leadership from January 2027.

France 24

Candidates to lead UN set for televised debate

UNITED NATIONS - The six candidates for United Nations secretary-general will debate on Thursday in the General Assembly Hall, one week before the formal start of a selection process crucial to an organisation in deep crisis.

Bangkok Post

Could Gianni Infantino really become UN Secretary General if Trump puts him forward?

US President can push FIFA’s boss to lead the United Nations, but not impose him over the other candidates – and the other permanent members of the Security Council would need to endorse him.

Euronews

4 vying to be the next UN chief try to set themselves apart as race heats up

Four candidates vying to lead the United Nations have spent hours being grilled about their views on issues from restoring global peace to ending escalating poverty

The Independent UK

Burundi nominates former Senegalese president Sall for UN chief

A new secretary-general of the United Nations will be appointed on 1 January, 2027 to succeed Antonio Guterres, with three current nominations on the table – former Senegalese president Macky Sall, plus former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet and the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Argentine Rafael Grossi.

Radio France Internationale

Chilean communist scores surprise win in primary vote as battle with far-right looms

Chilean Communist Jeannette Jara, the country’s former labor minister, has won the primary election for left-wing parties with surprising ease, beating out a more moderate rival to clinch over 60% of the vote

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Explore the achievements of influential female leaders like Kamala Harris, Angela Merkel, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

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Chileans reject conservative constitution to replace dictatorship-era charter

The vote came more than a year after Chileans rejected a proposed constitution written by a left-leaning convention. The new document was more conservative than the one it had sought to replace.

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Russia fails in bid to return to UN’s Human Rights Council

Bulgaria and Albania win backing in secret vote for two Eastern European seats available on UN body.

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New UN rights chief opens ‘communication’ with China

Volker Türk’s first speech falls short of activists’ hopes for a tougher stand after UN report on abuses in Xinjiang.

The Independent UK

UN rights chief cites 'communication' about issues in China

The new U.N. human rights chief says his office has opened “channels of communication” to help follow up on concerns about the rights of minorities in China, including Uyghur Muslims and Tibetans

The Guardian - UK

Volker Türk: the man charged with protecting the world’s human rights

Mild-mannered, but with a tough message to convey, the new UN high commissioner pledges a return to ‘the basics’ of the Universal Declaration laid down 75 years ago

Al Jazeera

New UN rights chief vows to engage Beijing on Xinjiang findings

Volker Turk’s predecessor published a report on China’s treatment of the Uighurs in the final minutes of her tenure.

The Independent UK

UN rights chief to follow up on abuse concerns about China

The top United Nations human rights official says his office will continue reaching out to Beijing about allegations of abuse in China

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel Refuses to Grant Entry Visas to UN Personnel

Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan said there are sanctions in Tel Aviv against UN employees who criticize and speak out against Israeli policy.

Radio France Internationale

UN rights chief 'deeply troubled' by escalation of the war in Ukraine

Recently appointed United Nations rights chief, Volker Turk, voiced alarm at the escalating conflict in Ukraine when he arrived at his post in the Swiss capital Geneva on Monday, insisting that civilians must be protected.

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