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As the UN picks its 10th chief, a woman may finally break the glass ceiling

The United Nations is nearing the selection of its 10th chief, with a woman potentially breaking the glass ceiling. The current selection process may see the first female Secretary-General in the UN's 81-year history. Several candidates have been nominated, including an Ecuadorean diplomat.

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  • ✓ The UN has had nine male Secretaries-General since its founding.
  • ✓ An Ecuadorean diplomat has been nominated as a candidate to lead the UN.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 6 independent reporting domains (80% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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The selection process has reached a critical stage with multiple candidates in contention.

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  1. UN Secretary-General Selection Nears

    The United Nations is nearing the selection of its 10th chief, with a woman potentially breaking the glass ceiling. The current selection process may see the first female Secretary-General in the UN's 81-year history. Several candidates have been nominated, including an Ecuadorean diplomat.

    Why it matters

    The UN Secretary-General is elected by the UN General Assembly for a five-year term. The selection process involves nominations by member states and a series of informal dialogues. The current Secretary-General, António Guterres, has served two terms since 2017.

    What is confirmed

    • The UN has had nine male Secretaries-General since its founding.
    • An Ecuadorean diplomat has been nominated as a candidate to lead the UN.

    Still unconfirmed

    • A woman may be selected as the next UN Secretary-General.

    What to watch next

    • The UN General Assembly's formal vote on the next Secretary-General.
    • The announcement of the official candidates for the position.
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. The Christian Science Monitor — As the UN picks its 10th chief, a woman may finally break the glass ceiling
    2. Reuters — Ecuadorean diplomat nominated as candidate to lead UN
    3. PassBlue — Our Survey Results: Who Do You Want to Be the Next UN Secretary-General?
    4. TheWire.in — The UNs Backroom Bargain: A Perspective from Geneva
    5. i24NEWS — Israel Stays Silent On Preferred Candidate As UN Weighs Next Secretary-general
    6. Pearls and Irritations — After 81 years of men, will the UN finally choose a woman?
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