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Who will be the UN's next secretary-general? What to know about the selection process

By Diana Roy, Council on Foreign Relations · Sep 29, 2026, 6:45 PM CDT

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This year's secretary-general selection could be of particular significance because the United Nations may choose its first-ever woman leader.

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SpeculationThe sentence uses "could be" and "may" to suggest a possible outcome without providing evidence or sources.

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The piece provides no information about the selection timeline, the pool of candidates, the voting procedure, or historical precedents for gender representation in UN leadership.

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The potential election of a woman as UN secretary‑general would be historically notable, reflecting broader discussions about gender equality in international institutions.

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The text is speculative and presents an opinion about the significance of a possible female secretary‑general rather than reporting verified facts.