United Nations Secretary-General selection Christiana Figueres

on 7 july 2016, christina figueres became official costa rican candidate united nations secretary general.

the un s role in haiti cholera outbreak has been discussed , criticized. there evidence un proximate cause bringing cholera haiti. peacekeepers sent haiti nepal carrying asymptomatic cholera , did not treat waste before dumping haiti s water stream. during unsg debate held al jazeera, christina figuerres raised hand when candidates asked thought victims of cholera deserved apology.

37 human rights organizations signed onto un secretary general accountability pledge. pledge asks candidates take action on 2 human rights violations have tarnished united nations image: failing provide remedies victims of cholera in haiti, , sexual exploitation , abuse peacekeepers. despite bold , positive stance @ unsg debates, office declined support pledge. office did while cannot sign pledge on topic, have heard stands. furthermore, realizes positively influencing sg race agenda , looks forward further engagement on un accountability issues.