The 1 for 7 Billion campaign has written to all members of the UN Security Council calling for a transparent and timely selection process, as the Council begins discussing candidates for the role of UN Secretary-General later this month.
Where do candidates for Secretary-General stand on civil society participation at the UN?
The Secretary-General's most important constituency is the world's seven billion citizens. By publicising candidates' background, statements and stated intentions with regard to civil society in an impartial manner we aim to contribute to civil society discussions about finding the best UN Secretary-General.
UN experts release briefings on the UN Secretary-General selection process
One World Trust has provided 1 for 7 Billion with a series of briefings on the UN Secretary-General selection process. The four briefings are written by scholars from around the world who are members of the Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS), with a view to making the appointment process more open, inclusive and accountable
Don't miss out - London debate with UN Secretary-General candidates
1 for 7 Billion rallies support at International Civil Society Week 2016, Colombia
The next UN Secretary-General must stand up for human rights
How did they fare? Reflections on the GA hearings with Secretary-General candidates
The 1 for 7 Billion campaign was delighted to see UN Secretary-General candidates take part in the first-ever hearings for this important job. Our campaign has pushed for an open, inclusive and merit-based selection process, with opportunities for candidates to engage with all UN member states and the wider public.
Summary of the General Assembly Hearings
Srgjan Kerim - live commentary from the General Assembly hearing
Helen Clark - live commentary from the General Assembly hearing
Vuk Jeremić - live commentary from the General Assembly hearing
Natalia Gherman - live commentary from the General Assembly hearing
Vesna Pusić - live commentary from the General Assembly hearing
Danilo Türk - live commentary from the General Assembly hearing
António Guterres - live commentary from the General Assembly hearing
Irina Bokova - live commentary from the General Assembly hearing
Igor Lukšić - live commentary from General Assembly hearing
As UNGA meetings begin, candidates must display courage, integrity and commitment to transparency
1 for 7 Billion welcomes the meetings with UN Secretary-General candidates to be held in the General Assembly on 12-14 April. For the first time in the UN’s history, all UN member states will have the opportunity to engage with candidates through a structured process, taking forward the historic Resolution 69/321 adopted by the General Assembly last year.