US EditionSecretary-General Selection Process Begins at UN
The UN selection process includes candidate vision statements, CVs, and campaign finance disclosures, with webcast dialogues promoting transparency and inclusivity under resolution 79/327.
- On Nov 25, Member States were asked to nominate candidates to replace Antonio Guterres as Secretary-General starting Jan 1, 2027.
- Under General Assembly resolution 79/327, the selection follows Article 97 procedures and builds on previous reforms improving the Secretary-General appointment process.
- Member States nominate candidates who must file vision statements, curricula vitae and campaign financing disclosures, with joint letters forwarding original nominations displayed in order submitted.
- The path to election requires Security Council recommendation and agreement among the permanent members, as the 15-member Security Council will recommend a candidate to the 193-member General Assembly later next year.
- Member states stressed regional diversity and encouraged consideration of women candidates, noting regret no woman has held the post, and public nominees include Michelle Bachelet, Rebeca Grynspan, and Rafael Grossi.
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On 1 January 2027, the UN Secretary-General's office will be re-appointed, and the UN states have now been explicitly called upon to nominate women.
NEW YORK. – The process of electing the next Secretary General of the United Nations began formally on Tuesday, when Member States were asked to nominate candidates for office as of January 1, 2027.In a joint letter, the 15 members of the Security Council and the 193-member President of the General Assembly invited candidates, marking the beginning of the race to replace Antonio Guterres as leader of the world body.
(New York = Yonhap News) Correspondent Lee Ji-heon = The United Nations announced on the 25th (local time) that it will select the first Secretary-General to succeed current Secretary-General António Guterres, whose term ends at the end of 2026...
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