A Dialogue with United Nations Secretary-General Candidates on Democracy and Human Rights

2026 will be a critical year for the United Nations as the process to select its next Secretary-General unfolds, with the historic possibility that a woman could hold the position for the first time. International IDEA and Club de Madrid will convene a dialogue with candidates for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, providing a platform for them to articulate and discuss their visions for strengthening and protecting democracy, democratic values and human rights within the UN system. The dialogue will be moderated by CNN journalist Larry Madowo.