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Opinion: It's time to adopt 'gender alternation' at UN General Assembly

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June 13, 2023

Opinion: It's time to adopt 'gender alternation' at UN General Assembly

Source: Devex

The annual election of the president of the United Nations General Assembly is a fitting occasion to check in on the U.N.’s progress toward achieving its gender equality goals.

Last week, the U.N. elected Dennis Francis from Trinidad and Tobago to preside over the 78th General Assembly. He is an experienced diplomat and there should be no doubt that he will perform his duties well. But in choosing another man for this post, the assembly has once again perpetuated an inexcusable tradition.

Click here to read the full article published by Devex on 08 June 2023.

Author
Susana Malcorra
Publisher
Devex
Focus areas

The annual election of the president of the United Nations General Assembly is a fitting occasion to check in on the U.N.’s progress toward achieving its gender equality goals.

Last week, the U.N. elected Dennis Francis from Trinidad and Tobago to preside over the 78th General Assembly. He is an experienced diplomat and there should be no doubt that he will perform his duties well. But in choosing another man for this post, the assembly has once again perpetuated an inexcusable tradition.

Click here to read the full article published by Devex on 08 June 2023.

Author
Susana Malcorra
Publisher
Devex
Focus areas

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