The Secretary-General of the United Nations has to confront the most difficult and complex problems we face. He or she has the power to prevent wars through mediation, speak truth to power and push governments to take action on issues like climate change and human rights. Seven billion people across the world are affected by his or her decisions. Yet the Secretary-General is chosen in secret, by just five countries, in an opaque and outdated process. There is no job description There is no public scrutiny of candidates The Security Council’s “shortlist” contains just one name Backroom deals can get you elected No woman has ever held the post The … Continue reading 1 for 7 Billion