Based on historical precedents as well as the latest developments in the Secretary-General selection process, this briefing maps out and analyses the different options available should the Security-Council be unable to make a viable recommendation.

Grynspan and Rodrigues Birkett continue to hold the top two spots in the latest straw poll, while Grossi slips to fourth place behind Otunnu.

Our partnership with 15 leading NGOs to scrutinize the policies of each candidate continues with the release of policy analyses of Ivonne A-Baki and Olara Otunnu.

1 for 8 Billion together with members of its NGO coalition has written to members of the Security Council to urge support for transparency, fairness and integrity in the process

On 21 August, the Security Council conducted its second straw poll of Secretary-General candidates. Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett received the highest number of ‘encourage’ votes (8) followed by Rebeca Grynspan and Rafael Grossi (7 each).

All candidates were required to release financial disclosures upon their nomination, but Rodrigues Birkett is the first to release an updated disclosure several months into her campaign.