Meet the Three Women Running to Become the UN’s First Female Secretary-General

Punchng | 10-06-2026 11:05am |

Three distinguished women, Michelle Bachelet, Rebeca Grynspan, and Maria Fernanda Espinosa, are vying for the position of the United Nations' first female Secretary-General. Each candidate brings a wealth of experience and a strong background in international relations and governance. Bachelet, a former President of Chile, has held various roles within the UN, including High Commissioner for Human Rights. Grynspan, the current Secretary-General of the UN Conference on Trade and Development, and Espinosa, a former President of the UN General Assembly, are also recognized for their significant contributions to global diplomacy and development.

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