# Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett UN Secretary-General candidacy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/carolyn-rodrigues-birkett-un-secretary-general-candidacy > Updated: 2026-09-26T01:01:28.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Guyana’s candidate for the United Nations Secretary-General position, has begun campaigning by pledging allegiance to the UN Charter and international law. During the World Governments Summit in the United Arab Emirates, she emphasized the need for the Secretary-General to represent all 193 member states, highlighting the interdependence of large and small nations regarding global challenges like climate change. Her candidacy has gained regional support, with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines officially endorsing her at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday described her as a “distinguished diplomat” and advocated for the appointment of the organization’s first female leader. Rodrigues-Birkett’s bid is supported by several CARICOM member states and is framed as an opportunity for the Global South to achieve more representative international leadership. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-26: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines endorses Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett for UN Secretary-General Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has endorsed Guyana’s Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett for UN Secretary-General, joining CARICOM in calling for the organization’s first female leader. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saint-vincent-and-the-grenadines-endorses-carolyn-rodrigues-birkett-for-un-secretary-general ### 2026-08-31: Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett pledges allegiance to UN Charter in Secretary-General bid Guyana’s UN Secretary-General candidate Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett pledged allegiance to the UN Charter and international law, emphasizing the need to balance the interests of all member states. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carolyn-rodrigues-birkett-pledges-allegiance-to-un-charter-in-secretary-general-bid --- Cite as: Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett UN Secretary-General candidacy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/carolyn-rodrigues-birkett-un-secretary-general-candidacy