Historic Bid: Women Leaders Vie for UN Secretary-General Role
As the United Nations seeks its next Secretary General, two female leaders are vying for the position amid calls for electing the first female head. Interactive dialogues with four candidates will happen in April, highlighting gender equality as a critical focus in the ongoing selection process.
In a historic race, two female leaders are among the contenders for the United Nations Secretary General role, alongside two male candidates. This comes amidst growing demands for electing the first-ever female to lead the prestigious 80-year-old institution.
The selection process, already underway, will feature interactive dialogues at the UN Headquarters scheduled for April 21 and 22. Current UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, will complete his term in 2026. Advocates for gender equality stress the importance of installing a female leader for promoting the UN's legitimacy and effectiveness.
Among the contenders are Michelle Bachelet, supported by Brazil and Mexico, and Rebeca Grynspan, with backing from Costa Rica. Advocacy groups urge member states to consider only women for the role, marking a pivotal moment for gender representation at the UN's helm.
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