The Global Conversation Continues: Uruguay to Host Regional Dialogue with UN Secretary-General Candidates of Latin America and the Caribbean
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As the selection process for the next United Nations Secretary-General gains momentum, public dialogues are becoming an increasingly important feature of a more transparent and inclusive race.
Following the Geneva Debate organized by GWL Voices with the collaboration of the United Nations Foundation, the Jeju Dialogue co-hosted by GWL Voices, and the recent Town Hall convened by the President of the UN General Assembly, the conversation now moves to Latin America and the Caribbean.
On 3 August, Montevideo, Uruguay, will host the first Regional Dialogue with all five candidates from Latin America and the Caribbean seeking to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations. Convened by the Government of Uruguay, in its role as Pro Tempore President of CELAC, together with the GQUAL Campaign and CEPEI, the event marks the first time that all regional candidates will participate in a dedicated public dialogue focused on the priorities of Latin America and the Caribbean.
The dialogue will bring together Michelle Bachelet, María Fernanda Espinosa, Rebeca Grynspan, Rafael Mariano Grossi (online), and Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett (online), offering governments, civil society, academia, youth representatives, media, and the wider public the opportunity to hear and compare their visions for the future of the United Nations.
For GWL Voices, the Montevideo dialogue represents another important milestone in an increasingly open selection process. Public exchanges across different regions contribute to greater transparency, enable broader participation, and allow Member States and citizens alike to better understand the leadership priorities of those seeking to guide the United Nations through its next chapter.
GWL Voices will continue to follow and contribute to this evolving process, supporting initiatives that strengthen openness, accountability, and informed public engagement in the selection of the next UN Secretary-General.