Michelle Bachelet hopes world is 'finally ready' for a female UN chief
Summary
Michelle Bachelet, former president of Chile, is a candidate to become the next United Nations secretary-general. She hopes the world is ready to have the first woman lead the UN and aims to restore trust in the organization amid its current challenges.Key Facts
- Michelle Bachelet is campaigning to succeed António Guterres as UN secretary-general starting January 1, 2027.
- Since the UN was founded, all nine previous secretaries-general have been men.
- Bachelet told reporters she hopes the world is now ready to appoint a female UN chief.
- She wants to restore trust in the UN while it faces political and financial problems.
- Bachelet highlighted the need for a secretary-general who is present in the field and has a respected moral and diplomatic voice.
- She does not believe there is an easy solution to the UN’s challenges, especially dealing with the Security Council’s permanent members who hold veto power.
- Other candidates for the position include Rafael Grossi (Argentina), Rebeca Grynspan (Costa Rica), and Macky Sall (Senegal).
- Bachelet said her “extensive experience” makes her a strong candidate and responded to age concerns by saying she has "accumulative youth."
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