Michelle Bachelet hopes world is 'finally ready' for a female UN chief
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Michelle Bachelet hopes the world is ready for a female UN chief as she campaigns for the role.
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Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet announced her campaign to succeed António Guterres as the next UN chief. Bachelet expressed her hope that the world is now prepared for a woman to lead the United Nations. She framed her bid as an opportunity to restore global trust in the crisis-affected organization. Her potential appointment would mark a significant global signal as the UN's first female chief.
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