The Race for UN Secretary-General: Selection Process, Candidates, and Historic Opportunity for Female Leadership

Oct 23, 2025 01:49 am CST

The upcoming election for the next United Nations Secretary-General in 2026 features prominent candidates including Michelle Bachelet, Rebeca Grynspan, and Rafael Grossi. This comprehensive guide explains the selection process, the role's responsibilities, and highlights the historic opportunity to appoint the first female Secretary-General in the organization's 80-year history, with the successful candidate beginning their five-year term on January 1, 2027.