Tuesday 12 April: live from the General Assembly, New York
Commentary picking up on statements pertinent to 1 for 7 Billion's campaign proposals from António Guterres's informal dialogue at the General Assembly and his media stakeout afterwards.
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.
Your chance to interact with UN Secretary-General candidates
UN Debates Further Reform of the Secretary-General Selection Process
Majority of states support discussion of single term, multiple candidates proposals
1 for 7 Billion has launched two new documents showing where every UN Member State stands on two urgent proposals for reform: the appointment of the Secretary-General for a single, non-renewable term of between five and ten years, and the recommendation of multiple candidates by the Security Council to the General Assembly.