There are various elements around the requirement for state backing and the recognition of official candidates that remain unsettled and for which 1 for 7 Billion urges further clarity. This short paper discusses these issues while also highlighting broader opportunities to build on the achievements of 2015/16.
1 for 7 Billion welcomes the formal start of the 2021 Secretary-General selection process
2021 Secretary-General selection process underway
Now is the time to plan for the 2021 selection process of the next UN Secretary-General
Statement by 1 for 7 Billion at informal meeting of the plenary with Secretary-General-designate Guterres
On 19 October, Secretary-General-designate António Guterres, "in listening mode," met with the UN General Assembly during an informal meeting of the plenary in preparation for his assumption of office. William Pace of the World Federalist Movement - Institute for Global Policy presented the following statement on behalf of the 1 for 7 Billion campaign.
Guterres poised to become next Secretary-General
António Guterres has been announced as the “clear favourite” for Secretary-General by the UN Security Council, according to Council President Vitaly Churkin. It is expected that a resolution to recommend Mr Guterres for the post will be agreed on by acclamation in the Security Council tomorrow at 10am EST.