Michelle Bachelet
Explainer: UN Secretary-General Selection Process and Current Candidates for 2027 Position
Nov 26, 2025 09:33 am CST
The upcoming election for the next United Nations Secretary-General will take place in 2026, with the successful candidate beginning their five-year term on January 1, 2027. This comprehensive guide explains the selection process, current candidates including Michelle Bachelet, Rebeca Grynspan, and Rafael Grossi, and the UN's efforts to increase transparency and female representation in this historically male-dominated position.
UN Launches Global Search for Next Secretary-General with Focus on Gender Diversity
Nov 26, 2025 08:10 am CST
The United Nations has officially begun its search for the next Secretary-General to succeed Antonio Guterres in 2027, emphasizing qualifications in international diplomacy and encouraging female candidates for the historically male-dominated position. Potential contenders include prominent Latin American figures, reflecting geographical rotation traditions, with the selection process involving public interviews and ultimate approval from Security Council permanent members.
Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet Receives Prestigious Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for Global Leadership and Gender Equality Advocacy
Nov 20, 2025 02:14 am CST
Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet was honored with the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development, recognizing her pioneering leadership as Latin America's first woman Defense Minister, two-term President, and global advocate for women's rights through her work with UN Women and as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Sonia Gandhi presented the award, highlighting Bachelet's transformative policies that advanced healthcare access, social protection, and gender equality.
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Global Leaders Rally for First Female UN Secretary-General After 80 Years of Male Leadership
Sep 27, 2025 02:22 am CST
After eight decades of exclusively male leadership, world leaders at the 80th UN General Assembly are intensifying calls for the first female UN Secretary-General to succeed Antonio Guterres in 2026. With strong endorsements for candidates like Chile's Michelle Bachelet, this historic push highlights the organization's commitment to gender equality in global diplomacy and its highest office.