The Costa Rican former vice-president said she wanted to rebuild global trust in the United Nations if she becomes its next secretary-general. I know the UN enough to reform it and enough to defend it," she told the UN correspondents' association ACANU. "I don't need any favours to be elected for the secretary-general; I just need people not to discriminate me for being a woman," the 70-year-old said. And I don't think we have that right now." - Leadership style -The UNCTAD chief said her leadership style revolved around being "direct, honest, and evidence-based...

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 28, 2026 03:40 UTC