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Civil Society Engagement Opportunity: UN Secretary-General Candidate Dialogues
The President of the General Assembly invites civil society to join interactive dialogues with candidates for the next UN Secretary-General during the week of 20–24 April 2026. Everyone can follow the dialogues live on UN Web TV.
Register your interest to ask a question (in person or virtually) to the candidates on key UN priorities, including leadership, UN reform (UN80), peace and security, development, and human rights. Selected CSOs will be notified ahead of the dialogues. The deadline to register is 5 April. CSOs will be informed by 13 April whether they have been selected (1) to attend a dialogue in person and (2) to pose a question.
Information about the candidates, the selection and appointment process is available on the website here.
Dialogues: Between 20–24 April 2026
Registration Deadline: Sunday 5 April
Watch live: UN Web TV