While awaiting a statement from Antonio Guterres on his availability to serve a second term, urgent proactive steps should be taken to ensure that the upcoming selection process positively reinforces the hard-won gains of 2016.
Majority of states call for consolidation and urge UN chief to make appointments on merit alone
States applaud improved selection process and call for further strengthening
Security Council Report releases debrief on the Secretary-General selection process
1 for 7 Billion founders urge the Secretary-General to build an inclusive UN
António Guterres: civil society is “key instrument” in solving global problems
UN Secretary-General-designate, António Guterres, has backed 1 for 7 Billion’s calls for strong civil society engagement with the United Nations at an informal meeting of the General Assembly.UN Secretary-General-designate, António Guterres, has backed 1 for 7 Billion’s calls for strong civil society engagement with the United Nations at an informal meeting of the General Assembly.
Statement by 1 for 7 Billion at informal meeting of the plenary with Secretary-General-designate Guterres
On 19 October, Secretary-General-designate António Guterres, "in listening mode," met with the UN General Assembly during an informal meeting of the plenary in preparation for his assumption of office. William Pace of the World Federalist Movement - Institute for Global Policy presented the following statement on behalf of the 1 for 7 Billion campaign.