1. The United Nations is starting the process of selecting a new secretary-general, with Antonio Guterres stepping down at the end of 2026.
- UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock and UN Security Council President Michael Imran Kanu announced the beginning of the selection process in a letter on Tuesday.
- The letter encourages member states to consider nominating women for the position, as no woman has held this role before.

2. Each UN member state can nominate one candidate for the secretary-general post, either individually or jointly with other states.
- A UN webpage will be used to post the candidates' names, qualifications, and vision statements, along with their nominating countries.
- The candidates must possess strong diplomatic and language skills, among other requirements.

3. Key figures have already expressed interest in the position, such as Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
- Multiple countries in Central and South America are reportedly preparing to nominate female candidates for the secretary-general post.