Thursday 14 April: live from the General Assembly, New York
Commentary picking up on statements pertinent to 1 for 7 Billion's campaign proposals from Helen Clark's informal dialogue at the General Assembly and from the media stakeout afterwards.
The public wants a UN leader with "the courage to stand up to powerful countries"
In September 2015, 1 for 7 Billion launched a public poll to generate discussion on the role of the UN Secretary-General. The poll asked questions about the issues the next Secretary-General should prioritise and the qualities she or he should possess to be an effective leader of the United Nations.