We now know the next Secretary General won’t be a woman, but will he be a feminist? Women’s groups expect no less.
Author: Françoise Girard
Why the Next U.N. Secretary-General Must Be a Woman and a Feminist
The United Nations—an institution dedicated to global peace, security and justice—has often felt like an all-boys club. Since 1946, eight men have occupied the hallowed position of secretary-general of the U.N. From Norway’s Trygve Lie to Korea’s Ban Ki-moon—the current secretary-general who will step down at the end of 2016—these men have played a central […]
Global Goals Promise Transformative Change for Women and Girls
History will be made next week when world leaders adopt the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. After three years of intense negotiations, governments, civil society groups and international agencies have crafted a universal vision for the future of the world’s people and planet. The 17 goals in the 2030 Agenda aim to address […]