A Conversation with the Next Candidates for the UN Secretary General
Event
The post of United Nations Secretary-General is said to be the world's most impossible job. But it is also one of the most important.
For the first time in UN history, candidates will openly compete in two hustings to be the next UN Secretary-General, publicly outlining their vision for the future of the UN.
From climate change to armed conflict, extremism to pandemics, many of the world' most defining problems transcend borders and require global solutions. In an increasingly polarized world facing multiple threats, only the UN can step up to meet these complex challenges. A Secretary-General can save lives. We need the best possible person for the job: a highly-qualified and visionary leader, equipped to deal with crises the world over.
Join New America, in partnership with UNA-UK and The Guardian, on Wednesday, April 13, for the first of two historic debates with the candidates for the next Secretary-General.
6:30 P.M: Doors open
7:00 P.M. – 8:45 P.M.: Debate
Welcoming Remarks:
Suzanne DiMaggioDirector and Senior Fellow, New America NYC
@suzannedimaggio
Natalie Samarasinghe
Executive Director, United Nations Association – UK
@Natalie_UNA
Candidates:
Vesna PusićFormer Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Republic of Croatia
@vpusic
Danilo Türk
Former President, Republic of Slovenia
@_DaniloTurk
Natalia Gherman
Former Deputy Prime Minister, Republic of Moldova
Igor Lukšić
Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Government of Montenegro
Moderators:
Mark Rice-OxleyHead of Special Projects, The Guardian
@markriceoxley69
Julian Borger
World Affairs Editor, The Guardian
@julianborger
Closing Remarks:
Thomas G. WeissCo-director, Future United Nations Development System
Space is limited. Please join the conversation online using #UNSecGen and by following @NewAmericaNYC.
This event is presented in partnership with The Guardian and the United Nations Association – UK, and the Future UN Development System.