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.
Security Council sets a date to discuss Secretary-General candidates
Summary of the 7 June Hearings
Campaign calls for transparency and end to monopoly on top UN appointments
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.
