1 for 8 Billion

1 for 8 Billion is a global movement campaigning for a fair, open and inclusive process to appoint the first woman UN Secretary-General. The UN was founded to serve “We the peoples” of the world. We the peoples therefore have a right to have a say over who is chosen, and how. Our steering committee — CIVICUS, Plataforma CIPÓ, Southern Voice, Woman SG and UNA-UK — reflects the diverse strengths of our network, our strong base in the Global South and our ambition to take this process out of the ‘UN bubble’ and into capitals and communities across the world. Building on the progress achieved by the 1 for 7 Billion campaign, we will shine a spotlight on the SG selection process, working with the UN, states and civil society to ensure the most transparent and accountable selection possible, and expose any efforts to undermine its integrity or stand in the way of the most talented candidates.