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1 for 8 Billion is an international campaign to build accountability and civil society engagement in the selection of the world’s most important position – the job of UN Secretary-General.
The campaign was launched by United Nations Association UK and World Federalist Movement in 2014 under the title 1 for 7 Billion. At that time there were 7 billion people in the world.
The campaign succeeded in moving the UN General Assembly to make the selection process transparent and interactive for the first time ever. Candidates had to release their credentials and vision statements for the UN and participate in UNGA sessions where governments and civil society questioned them.
The campaign has started preparing for the selection of the next UNSG which will take place in 2026.
Over 750 civil society organizations have joined the campaign. The most active ones are listed on the 1 for 8 Billion campaign webpage, along with a campaign policy paper, 10 proposed reforms to the UNSG selection process, updates on the campaign and other information.
For more information visit 1 for 8 billion website.