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Ben Donaldson
18 February 2025

53 states show "strong" or "very strong" support for a woman SG

Ben Donaldson
18 February 2025
53 states show "strong" or "very strong" support for a woman SG

Mavic Cabrera Balleza, Ben Donaldson and Anne Marie Goetz write on what latest research shows about members states support for appointing a feminist woman as the next Secretary-General

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Ben Donaldson
14 February 2025

1 for 8 Billion urges states to grasp final opportunity for reform ahead of next SG race

Ben Donaldson
14 February 2025
1 for 8 Billion urges states to grasp final opportunity for reform ahead of next SG race

1 for 8 Billion’s discussion paper, circulated to all member states, asks them to seize the last opportunity to implement reforms in the General Assembly before the next Secretary-General selection process begins later this year.

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Ben Donaldson
10 February 2025

1 for 8 Billion welcomes campaign partners from the Southern Voice network

Ben Donaldson
10 February 2025
1 for 8 Billion welcomes campaign partners from the Southern Voice network

The 1 for 8 Billion Campaign is proud to welcome five new campaign partners. Our partners bring a diverse range of expertise and are vital for ensuring that voices from across the globe can contribute to shaping the UN Secretary-General's selection process in 2026.

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Ben Donaldson
7 February 2025

Appointing Madame Secretary-General — A Legal Obligation?

Ben Donaldson
7 February 2025
Appointing Madame Secretary-General — A Legal Obligation?

First published in Opinio Juris. Natalie Samarasinghe, co-founder of 1 for 8 Billion, highlights how General Recommendation 40 (GR40) lays a strong foundation for making gender parity in leadership a legal requirement.

Source: https://opiniojuris.org/2025/02/05/symposium-by-gqual-on-cedaws-gr40-appointing-madame-secretary-general-a-legal-obligation/

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Ben Donaldson
9 December 2024

The Elders join growing call for a woman Secretary-General

Ben Donaldson
9 December 2024
The Elders join growing call for a woman Secretary-General

1 for 8 Billion welcomes the emphatic support of The Elders for the appointment of a woman UN Secretary-General.  The independent group of global leaders championed this position at the UN headquarters as heads of Government met in September 2024.

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Ben Donaldson
9 December 2024

1 for 8 Billion supports call for OAS states to elect their first woman Secretary General

Ben Donaldson
9 December 2024
1 for 8 Billion supports call for OAS states to elect their first woman Secretary General

1 for 8 Billion is pleased to have joined over 200 organisations and prominent individuals urging members of the Organization of American States (OAS) to elect its first woman Secretary General in 2025.

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Ben Donaldson
3 December 2024

G20 leaders commit to enhancing women's representation at the UN

Ben Donaldson
3 December 2024
G20 leaders commit to enhancing women's representation at the UN

The G20 Leaders' Declaration, signed in November 2024, includes significant commitments to further the appointment of women to senior positions within the UN. 1 for 8 BIllion will be monitoring how this translates to action in the UN General Assembly throughout 2025.

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