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A woman in charge of the UN? Candidates feel it's about time
Many countries are advocating for a woman to head the UN for the first time, and Latin America is claiming the position based on a tradition of geographical rotation.
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AFP - Tue, 09, Jun 2026
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The United Nations logo adorns a window at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 18, 2025. / File Photo/REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
It is high time a woman took charge of the United Nations, argued three of the candidates in the running to take over as secretary-general, at a debate on Tuesday.
Michelle Bachelet of Chile, Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica and Maria Fernanda Espinosa of Ecuador are all standing to succeed Antonio Guterres, who is stepping down at the end of the year after two five-year terms.
The trio touted their diplomatic credentials during a debate organised by independent organisations in Geneva, the city home to the UN's European headquarters.
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