Who Gets to Shape the Global Conversation?

Flagship Madam Secretary-General Event

As the United Nations advances on the selection of its next Secretary-General, GWL Voices will convene a high-level event to present new evidence on leadership, representation, and the future of global governance. Bringing together senior policymakers and multilateral leaders, the discussion will explore what kind of leadership today's world requires, and why representative leadership is essential for legitimate and effective international institutions.

📅 Date: 23 September 2026

📍 Location: Open Society Foundations

⏱ Duration: 12 PM - 1.15 PM

Panelists

• Opening Remarks | Ms. Helen Clark - Former PM New Zealand and GWL Voices member and co-founder
• Video message | Ms. Nataša Pirc Musar - President Slovenia
• H.E. Ms Ana María Alonso Giganto - Ambassador Feminist Foreign Policy of Spain
• H.E. Mr. Wook-Jin Chang - Deputy Minister of Republic of Korea
• H.E. Ms. Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner - Foreign Minister of Democratic Republic of Congo (TBC)
• Ms. Susana Malcorra - President, GWL Voices
• Ms. Binaifer Nowrojee - OSF President

Moderator

• Ms Stephanie Fillion - Envoy Magazine