Will the next Secretary-General of the United Nations be a woman?

Published on June 23, 2025

As the lead up to the appointment of the next UN Secretary-General picks up pace, Dr Georgina Holmes explains the selection process and reflects on why there is growing momentum to appoint a woman. Georgina Holmes.
First published on Wed, 11 Jun 2025 as Will the next Secretary-General of the United Nations be a woman?. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Copyright 2025

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