Ambassador Birkett Calls for Stronger Multilateralism to Tackle Global Crises

Ambassador Birkett calls for stronger multilateralism to tackle global crises

GUYANA’S candidate for United Nations Secretary-General, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, has called for stronger international co-operation and decisive leadership to address escalating conflicts, humanitarian emergencies and mounting pressure on the global body’s finances. She made the remarks during a recent dialogue at the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington, D.C., where she outlined the challenges facing […]

Ambassador Rodrigues-Birkett makes the case for first Caribbean woman UN Secretary-General

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – Guyana has nominated ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, which means the possibility of appointing the Caribbean’s first woman to this top role is now a real part of the current selection process. Ambassador Rodrigues-Birkett was nominated by president Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and subsequently endorsed by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) heads of government. For the…