On 2 July, the newly elected President of the General Assembly, Mogens Lykketoft from Denmark, and his team met three members of the campaign’s Steering Committee
Mary Robinson dubs selection process for UN chief as “morally inexcusable”
Al Jazeera: Is it time for a woman to lead the UN?
UNGA President-elect acknowledges widespread calls for reform
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create a social media storm on the morning of the 27 April debate to urge states to call for an end to the secretive, outdated appointment process that falls far short of basic recruitment standards
Elders urge thorough and open process irrespective of gender or region
1 for 7 Billion campaign causes "frisson of excitement at U.N.headquarters"
In his World Politics Review column, Richard Gowan argues that the next UN Secretary-General must choose between restoring the UN’s independence in pursuit of a bold internationalist agenda, or adopting a more cautious approach with the associated risks of 'political pulverization' in today's challenging geo-political landscape. He also finds that the 1 for 7 Billion campaign has caused "a frisson of excitement at U.N.headquarters".