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Spain's PM says it is 'time for a woman to serve' as UN secretary general – video

Nine men have served as secretary general of this organisation in its 80 years of existence. The selection of the next UN chief is expected later this year with the term of António Guterres ending on 31 December Continue reading...

Spain's PM says it is 'time for a woman to serve' as UN secretary general – video

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Nine men have served as secretary general of this organisation in its 80 years of existence.

The selection of the next UN chief is expected later this year with the term of António Guterres ending on 31 December Continue reading...

'And what I'm advocating for this leadership is very clear.

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Nine men have served as secretary general of this organisation in its 80 years of existence. The selection of the next UN chief is expected later this year with the term of António Guterres ending on 31 December Continue reading... 'And what I'm advocating for this leadership is very clear.

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'And what I'm advocating for this leadership is very clear. Now it's time for a woman to serve, a Latin American woman,' he said.

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