1 for 8 Billion and partners launch updated research on state support for a woman Secretary-General

1 for 8 Billion and partners launch updated research on state support for a woman Secretary-General

As world leaders gathered in New York for the UN’s annual High Level Week, 1 for 8 Billion held a side event  in partnership with the Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP), the Center for Global Affairs, School of Professional Studies, New York University (NYU CGA), the Nobel Women’s Initiative and the Global Movement for the Culture of Peace.

South Africa and Romania circulate strong foundation to improve Secretary-General selection process

South Africa and Romania circulate strong foundation to improve Secretary-General selection process

The zero draft contains measures which, if adopted, would create a more transparent, well-structured selection process with a more meaningful role for the General Assembly. While there are certain elements missing which we hope to see introduced during negotiations, overall, 1 for 8 BIllion welcomes the draft as a positive foundation to build on - read our commentary for more.