Support the 1 for 8 Billion campaign

The world deserves a fair, open and inclusive process to select the UN Secretary-General.  If your organisation supports these principles, we urge you to join our movement. Change will only come if a critical mass of people and organisations call for it.

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Please email ben@1for8billion.org if your organisation is interested in joining the movement.

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Why does it matter?

The UN Secretary-General plays a crucial role in tackling global challenges and improving the lives of over seven billion people. It is vital that the best person is chosen for the job. Historic gains made in 2015/16 must be consolidated or we could slip backwards towards the secretive, unaccountable process used previously.

The next Secretary-General will be appointed in 2021 - but we need action now if we are to make a difference in time.  

Who are we?

1 for 7 Billion is a global campaign supported by organisations and individuals from all corners of the globe committed to getting the best UN Secretary-General.