Six UN candidates debate to succeed Guterres

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Six candidates for UN secretary-general took part in a televised debate with questions from diplomats and civil society.

WHO: Six candidates for UN secretary-general: Michelle Bachelet, Maria Fernanda Espinosa, Rafael Grossi, Rebeca Grynspan, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, and Macky Sall

WHAT: Participated in a televised debate and answered nearly two hours of questions from diplomats, UN staff, and civil society representatives

WHEN: Jul 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: United Nations Headquarters

WHY: The debate took place one week before the selection process formally starts to succeed outgoing Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

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