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.