Annalena Baerbock urges appointment of a woman as UN Secretary‑General
Annalena Baerbock, the outgoing President of the United Nations General Assembly, said it is “time for a woman” to succeed António Guterres as UN Secretary‑General. She highlighted that “half of humanity are women and girls” and questioned how the organisation, representing eight billion people, can still lack female leadership after eight decades. Baerbock ruled out any personal candidacy and noted the informal regional rotation that points to Latin America as the next turn for the post. She also warned of stronger resistance from the United States to attacks on the UN Charter.
The selection process is underway, with four female and two male candidates currently in the race. A public town‑hall debate in New York featured six contenders, including former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet and IAEA Director Rafael Grossi. Meanwhile, a diplomatic row erupted in the UN Security Council when the US delegation walked out after the French ambassador spoke, underscoring tensions between the United States and European members during the crucial selection period.
Entities: Annalena Baerbock · Antonio Guterres · France · Latin America · UN General Assembly · United Nations · United States
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Baerbock said, “Die Hälfte der Menschheit sind Frauen und Mädchen”. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] António Guterres' term as UN Secretary‑General ends in December. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Four women and two men are currently candidates for the UN Secretary‑General position. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Baerbock ruled out her own candidacy for UN Secretary‑General. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Baerbock said Germany and Europe may face stronger US resistance over attacks on the UN Charter. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Baerbock said, “Es ist Zeit für eine Frau”. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] According to informal rotation rules, Latin America is due to provide the next UN Secretary‑General. (All three articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Annalena Baerbock is the outgoing President of the United Nations General Assembly. (Baerbock’s role is mentioned in multiple articles (e.g., id 8dc451bf-b778-4b19-b4ed-9d5ada625d0d, id 611a299c-e4b8-4740-)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Baerbock said half of humanity are women and girls. (Quote in multiple articles.)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Baerbock said informal rotation rules indicate Latin America is next for the UN Secretary‑General post. (Quote in articles.)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Baerbock ruled out a personal candidacy for UN Secretary‑General. (Stated in articles.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Baerbock said it is time for a woman to become UN Secretary‑General. (Direct quote in several articles.)