Open letter to the Security-Council and General Assembly members on the UNSG selection process

During the last year, civil society groups that are strongly committed to upholding the UN Charter and its principles have been working together to develop a basic set of proposals on improving the selection process. Having taken into account a broad range of existing frameworks and studies conducted by experts and governments, we, the undersigning NGOs, call on the Security Council and the General Assembly, as appropriate, to take the necessary steps to ensure that the following four procedures are incorporated into the current selection process for the UN Secretary-General. The purpose of these four proposals is to enhance the transparency, accountability and inclusiveness necessary for the selection of a qualified and effective candidate.