Join the 1 for 8 Billion campaign and get involved with our shared objective of a fair, open and inclusive Secretary-General selection process. Join the coalition as a member organisation, sign our woman SG letter, write to your government.
Introducing: 1 for 8 Billion’s new Steering Committee
Open letter: UN staffers call for "the very best of candidates" to take UN top spot
Staff members of UN Departments, Funds, Programmes and Agencies have expressed their views on the type of Secretary-General that will help them continue to deliver the best possible implementation of the UN Charter and the mandates set by UN member states. The open letter below is available for signature by all UN staff members.
Your chance to interact with UN Secretary-General candidates
1 for 7 Billion calls on the public and civil society to submit questions to candidates
1 for 7 Billion calls on journalists to play their part
27 April debate: Urge states to speak up for a fairer process
With the help of its supporters, the 1 for 7 Billion campaign will create a social media storm on the morning of the 27 April debate to urge states to call for an end to the secretive, outdated appointment process that falls far short of basic recruitment standards