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.