Guyana nominates Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett for UN Secretary-General

Dear Editor, There are moments in the life of a nation when political affiliations, ethnic backgrounds, and ideological differences must give way to a greater cause. The candidacy of Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations is one such moment. Having listened carefully to Ambassador Rodrigues-Birkett articulate her vision, qualifications, […] The post Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett for United Nations Secretary-General appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Guyana’s candidate for secretary-general of the United Nations, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, has outlined a vision for a more agile, responsive and effective global body. She argued that the organisation must evolve to meet increasingly complex international challenges. Delivering her address to member states and civil society during the interactive dialogue on her candidacy, Guyana’s permanent […] The post Ambassador Rodrigues-Birkett pitches stronger, more agile UN in bid for Secretary General post appeared first on INews Guyana.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AFP) — Guyana has nominated its ambassador to the United Nations (UN) to run for secretary-general of the global body, the president of the South American nation announced late Friday. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of Portugal will step down at the end of the year from the post he has held since 2017, after two terms. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett has been Guyana's representative to the UN since 2020. The Atlantic coastal nation tucked between Venezuela and Brazil has a population of fewer than one million people. "Ambassador Rodrigues-Birkett's vision for the United Nations centers on strengthening multilateralism, enhancing effectiveness and responsiveness of the organisation, promoting inclusive global governance and ensuring the United Nations remains capable of addressing contemporary challenges," Guyana President Irfaan Ali said in a broadcast. He touted the 52-year-old ambassador's leadership during Guyana's two-year term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. "Our successful election to the United Nations Security Council, and the successful completion of our 2024-2025 term on that body, have demonstrated to the world that Guyana can provide leadership at various levels of the global system," Ali said. Rodrigues-Birkett served as Guyana's Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2008 to 2015, when she moved to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) as special coordinator for parliamentary partnerships. In 2017, she became head of the FAO Liaison Office in Geneva, Switzerland, where she remained until 2020. To date, no woman has held the post of UN secretary general. Many countries are advocating for a woman to head the UN for the first time, and Latin America is claiming the position based on a tradition of geographical rotation, which is not always strictly followed. Michelle Bachelet, who served as president of Chile and UN high commissioner for human rights; Costa Rican Rebeca Grynspan, head of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD); and Maria Fernanda Espinosa, former foreign minister of Ecuador, are among those vying to succeed Guterres. Other declared candidates are Argentina's Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and the former president of Senegal, Macky Sall.

Dear Editor, I would like to bring this matter to the attention of the United Nations (UN), the international community and the International Labour Organisation (ILO). While reading a publication of a Department of Public Information article published on 12th June, 2026, and  titled ‘Guyana nominates Ambassador Rodrigues-Birkett for UN Secretary General – President Ali […] The post Ambassador Rodrigues-Birkett’s nomination for UN Secretary General, winner-takes-all model, and the right to work and free choice of employment appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Hard Truths by GHK Lall (Kaieteur News) – Way to go, Excellency Ali.  Excellency Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett is Guyana’s nominee for the prestigious and demanding role of United Nations Secretary General.  Why not?  Since everybody globally have their eyes on a wedge of Guyana’s riches, here’s an opportunity to do some horse-trading.  A vote for Excellency Rodrigues-Birkett […] The post Carolyn Rodrigues – Birkett for UN Sec Gen. – I endorse appeared first on Kaieteur News.

Dear Editor, President Irfaan Ali has nominated Guyanese Caroyn Rodrigues Birkett for the United Nations Secretary General (SG) position which becomes vacant on January 1; the election (selection or appointment) takes place months before that date. The vacancy has been advertised (letter signed from the President of the Security Council and the President of General Assembly […] The post How UN Secretary-General is Selected and Guyana’s Prospect for top job appeared first on Kaieteur News.