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Michelle Bashellet urges ‘urgent need for hope,’ outlines UN80 reforms and pledge to defend UN Charter
Summary
Michelle Bashellet, a candidate for UN Secretary‑General nominated by Brazil and Mexico, used an interactive General Assembly dialogue to present a vision centered on dialogue, prevention, managerial reform (UN80) and strengthened delivery across the three UN pillars.
Michelle Bashellet, appearing before the General Assembly’s informal interactive dialogue, opened her candidacy statement by calling for an “urgent need for hope” and presenting a program focused on restoring trust in the United Nations through dialogue, managerial reform and results on the ground.
Bashellet told member states she had been nominated by Brazil and Mexico and framed her record — two presidential terms, domestic cabinet roles, and senior UN posts including head of UN Women and UN human rights — as preparation for leading a reinvigorated, charter‑driven organization. “I…
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