Spain Advocates for First Female UN Chief in Historic Campaign

Campaign for a Female UN Secretary General

• 🎯 100 female politicians gathered in Madrid, organized by GWL Voices, to advocate for a woman to succeed UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
• 💡 The campaign highlights that in the UN's 80-year history, no woman has ever been considered for the top post.
• 🔑 Notable figures like former Prime Minister Helen Clark of New Zealand and former Presidents Michelle Bachelet of Chile and Tarja Halonen of Finland are supporting the initiative.

Addressing Global Challenges

• 🌍 Participants argue that women must be part of top-level decisions to effectively address major global challenges.
• ⚠️ Specific challenges mentioned include climate change, where women often bear the brunt of suffering.
• 🛠️ The group will discuss how multilateral organizations function and explore strategies to ensure a woman is finally appointed to the Secretary General position.
• 📈 The lack of female leadership at the highest levels is seen as a barrier to meeting critical global needs.