KNOW THE
DEADLINES
The UN Secretary-General selection process has already begun. Here are the critical moments when your voice can make a difference.
THE CLOCK IS TICKING
Key dates in the UN Secretary-General selection process
PROCESS LAUNCHED
Joint letter from GA and Security Council Presidents inviting Member States to submit candidates.
- Contact your country's UN Mission NOW
- Demand transparency in candidate vetting
- Share evidence with delegates
NOMINATION DEADLINE
Target date for Member States to submit nominations for interactive dialogues.
- Pressure your government to oppose this nomination
- Organize protests at embassies
- Launch media campaigns exposing the record
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Interactive dialogues in the General Assembly. Candidates present vision and answer questions.
- Submit questions through civil society channels
- Demand accountability for human rights record
- Coordinate global day of action
- Flood social media with #StopMackySall
SECURITY COUNCIL STRAW POLLS
Private informal polls to test support. P5 veto power in play.
- Target P5 nations: US, UK, France, Russia, China
- Mobilize diaspora communities
- Brief international media
- Petition Security Council members
COUNCIL CONSENSUS BEGINS
Security Council works toward recommending a single candidate.
- Maximum pressure on Council members
- Coordinate with human rights organizations
- Document any backroom deals
FINAL VOTE
Security Council recommends, General Assembly votes, swearing-in ceremony.
- General Assembly vote is the LAST CHANCE
- Every UN member has a voice - use it
- Global protests at UN headquarters
NEW TERM BEGINS
Next Secretary-General takes office, succeeding António Guterres.
THE P5 HOLD THE POWER
Any of these five permanent Security Council members can veto a candidate. Target them with your advocacy.
EVERY DAY
COUNTS
Don't wait until it's too late. The selection process rewards early and sustained pressure. Act now to stop this nomination.
