# Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett

Guyana’s Bid for Global Leadership: The Race for the UN’s Next Secretary-General Enters Public Scrutiny

Guyana’s Permanent Representative, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, participated in a public interactive dialogue at the UN General Assembly as a candidate for the next Secretary-General. The event highlights a shift toward a more transparent selection process and underscores the growing demand for a leader from the Global South or the first female Secretary-General.