The process for electing a new United Nations Secretary-General officially began on Tuesday. Following this, member states were asked to nominate candidates for the position, which will commence on January 1, 2027. In a joint letter, the 15-member Security Council and the 193-member General Assembly President called for nominations, marking the start of the race to succeed António Guterres as head of the international organization. The letter stated: 'Expressing our regret that no woman has held the position of Secretary-General before and believing in the need to ensure equal opportunities for women and men in accessing the highest decision-making positions, we encourage member states to...'
