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A Woman May Become the Next UN Secretary-General
24 Sep. 05:54For the first time in history, a woman could be appointed as the Secretary-General of the United Nations, according to Bloomberg. All nine previous heads of the UN have been men, but recent resolutions and calls for gender equality are putting this issue at the forefront.
In September, a resolution was passed urging UN member states to "seriously consider" female candidates for the role of Secretary-General. Potential candidates include former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet, and current UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed.
The UN Secretary-General is appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council, which conducts the preliminary selection of candidates and can veto any proposed names. Currently, António Guterres has held the position since January 1, 2017.
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A federal court in New York has overturned the US Department of State's directive restricting the issuance of immigration visas to citizens of 75 countries. According to Reuters, the ruling follows legal challenges brought by human rights advocacy groups and visa applicants.
Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled that Secretary of State Marco Rubio exceeded his statutory authority, emphasizing that denying visas solely based on nationality violates legal standards. The court decision presents a major legal setback for the Trump administration's tightened immigration policies.
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