1 for 8 Billion briefed diplomats from the ACT group - a cross-regional group of 27 small and mid-sized countries . The presentation, delivered by 1 for 8 Billion’s Ben Donaldson, advocated for reforms to ensure a more open, inclusive process to select the next Secretary-General and opportunities for civil society collaboration in the upcoming process.

Il est temps de se demander quel type de leader serait le mieux placé pour promouvoir les principes d’équité et d’égalité et façonner la diplomatie mondiale. Alors que la phase de décision se met en place, l’Afrique saisira-t-elle cette occasion pour affirmer son pouvoir collectif ou laissera-t-elle ses divisions affaiblir son influence?

New tool from GNWP, NYU SPS CGA, and 1 for Billion shows 92 UN Member States express strong support for a woman UN Secretary-General. Use our new tool to check out your country’s position.

On Thursday 20 February states in the General Assembly called for significant improvements to the upcoming Secretary-General (SG) selection process. A resolution negotiation will now follow, expected to be adopted in time to improve the upcoming SG selection process.

The next head of the United Nations will be appointed in 2026. It’s time to start thinking about what type of leader will be best placed to push principles of fairness and equality and shape global diplomacy, writes Gabriela Keseberg Dávalos in Devex.