On 21 July, the Security Council held its first meeting to discuss its recommendation for the next UN Secretary-General. In this first round of straw polls, António Guterres and Danilo Türk emerged as the early front-runners.
Today: Secretary-General candidates to take part in first ever televised debate
Ten candidates vying for the position of UN Secretary-General will take part in the first ever televised debate on Tuesday 12 July, broadcast by Al Jazeera. Worldwide audiences will be given an unprecedented opportunity to watch the debate live, as candidates set out their visions for a stronger United Nations, capable of addressing the world's most pressing issues - from civil wars and terrorism, to climate change and forced migration.
Open letter: UN staffers call for "the very best of candidates" to take UN top spot
Staff members of UN Departments, Funds, Programmes and Agencies have expressed their views on the type of Secretary-General that will help them continue to deliver the best possible implementation of the UN Charter and the mandates set by UN member states. The open letter below is available for signature by all UN staff members.
Security Council sets a date to discuss Secretary-General candidates
Summary of the 7 June Hearings
Campaign calls for transparency and end to monopoly on top UN appointments
Where do candidates for Secretary-General stand on civil society participation at the UN?
The Secretary-General's most important constituency is the world's seven billion citizens. By publicising candidates' background, statements and stated intentions with regard to civil society in an impartial manner we aim to contribute to civil society discussions about finding the best UN Secretary-General.