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Six candidates vying to become the next UN Secretary-General will face off in a televised debate at the General Assembly Hall on Thursday, one week before the formal selection process begins for an organisation facing a deep financial and confidence crisis.
The candidates, Chile’s Michelle Bachelet, Ecuador’s Maria Fernanda Espinosa, Rafael Grossi of Argentina, Costa Rican Rebeca Grynspan, Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett and Senegal’s Macky Sall, will face 90 minutes of questions from diplomats, UN employees and civil society.
The race lacks a clear favourite, with the US demanding a return to the UN’s core peace and security mandate. Latin America is making a claim to the post under geographic rotation, and many states are calling for a woman to hold the position for the first time.
Key Points:
Six candidates will debate on Thursday at the UN General Assembly Hall.
Candidates include Michelle Bachelet, Rafael Grossi, Rebeca Grynspan and Macky Sall.
The UN faces a deep financial and confidence crisis, with US criticism.
Latin America is claiming the post under geographic rotation.
Many states are calling for the first female Secretary-General.
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