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Could the UN get its first woman chief in its 80-year history? The…
The UN has never had a female secretary-general in its 80-year history, with an unusual selection process now being scrutinized as potential candidates emerge.
On air: Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger on BBN NewsroomPublished
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- First reported by Hindustan Times: “Could the UN get its first woman chief in its 80-year history? The unusual selection process explained”.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 2:57 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger.
- Topics: UN.
- BBN covered this story before: Netflix layoffs, China courts Europe, Hormuz fertiliser stalls (October 14).
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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHindustan Times reports: Could the UN get its first woman chief in its 80-year history? The unusual selection process explained.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHow does the UN choose its next chief, and who gets the final say? Here's the unusual selection process explained.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI have so many questions.
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