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Rodrigues-Birkett warns UN leadership race
UN leadership hopeful Rodrigues-Birkett says not choosing a woman would send negative message.
In brief
UN leadership hopeful Rodrigues-Birkett says not choosing a woman would send negative message. Guyana's UN candidate Rodrigues-Birkett warns not selecting a woman would undermine UN credibility. Originally reported by MercoPress.
Rodrigues-Birkett UN leadership hopeful
Guyana's ambassador to the UN, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, is one of the best-placed candidates to succeed António Guterres at the head of the organisation.
Not choosing a woman sends negative message
Rodrigues-Birkett warned that not choosing a woman would send a very negative message to the world.
UN leadership race context
The Security Council holds its first informal colour-coded straw poll to determine if any permanent member opposes a candidate.
Rodrigues-Birkett's stance on equality
Rodrigues-Birkett said she is running on ability and competence, not gender, and believes the UN should set an example on equality.
Risks of UN leadership vacuum
Rodrigues-Birkett warned that reaching january 1 without a successor would undermine the un's credibility.
The short version
Guyana's UN candidate Rodrigues-Birkett warns not selecting a woman would undermine UN credibility.
