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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At the United Nations, the search for a successor to UN Secretary-General Guterres has begun.
Security Council and General Assembly open nominations for UN chief
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.
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