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Amid this climate of distrust and confrontation, based on our understanding and projections, a name not originally on the “top contender list” may suddenly rise to the surface—Amina J. Mohammed.
In New York diplomatic circles, her name has been increasingly whispered. In Geneva, one diplomat even said bluntly: “Your media are watching the candidates backed by big powers, but the one who might emerge in the end could very well be her.”
Every diplomat knows that the 10th Secretary-General election will be a power struggle that may shape the next decade of global order. Against the backdrop of intensifying East-West rivalry, widening North-South fractures, and cascading crises of war and displacement, countries are searching for someone capable of maintaining the UN and the world at a “minimum level of order.”
And in this chaotic diplomatic battlefield, a once-low-profile name is rapidly becoming both the most challenging and most promising “dark horse” in global diplomacy. She is—UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed. Many diplomats originally assumed she would remain in the “No. 2 position” as usual, but now the world—including members of the Celebrity Media Foundation board—has suddenly realized: she may be the only one who can prevent the UN from fracturing.
Global momentum ignited: CSW69 and the March 13 “Women for Peace International Forum”. In March of this year, during the 69th UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) at UN Headquarters, the “Women for Peace International Forum,” hosted by the Celebrity Media Foundation on March 13 at the UN Delegates’ Dining Room, became a symbolic turning point. During the forum, Bruce Knaz, former Chair of the UN NGO Committee, publicly stated that the next Secretary-General should be a woman. Knaz emphasized that statistics show governance outcomes often improve when women hold leadership roles. He therefore urged the world to seriously consider electing a female leader in the next UN Secretary-General election to further advance global gender equality and social progress.
This is not just a slogan—it reflects a collective intuition in international politics: the world can no longer remain in past leadership paradigms, and this momentum is shaping an emerging global consensus.
The first female UN Secretary-General would not be merely symbolic—it is a necessity. Four major camps are competing, but only one “storm-center figure” truly stands out. Based on Celebrity Media Foundation’s observations, the top potential candidates discussed by diplomats and international media fall into four groups:
1. The Costa Rican government has officially nominated Rebeca Grynspan for the next UN Secretary-General. She has a strong base of support but also clear opposition.
She shines like fire—and like fire, she causes some major powers to recoil.
2. On September 23, 2025, Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced that Chile will nominate former President Michelle Bachelet as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
3. According to the Celebrity Media Foundation, María Fernanda Espinosa, former President of the 73rd UN General Assembly (Ecuador), has an impressive résumé and strong political instincts. She is skilled at maneuvering through political storms.
4. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi has expressed interest in the next UN Secretary-General election, along with several unannounced foreign ministers and prime-minister-level figures whose movements are discreet and whose influence is significant.
The worst scenario in a UN Secretary-General election is “starting with too little momentum too late.” Yet there is one name—without controversy, without factional baggage, without adversaries, and possessing the most “practical capability.” That person is Amina J. Mohammed.
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed: Address at the Doha Civil Society Forum
Why is she the “perfect fit” for this moment in history? Because among all the indicators of turbulence, she is the only stable point of reference.
Here are her six decisive advantages:
1. Age 63: Positioned at the optimal intersection of experience and vitality
Most potential candidates are nearing or surpassing 70. Countries are reluctant to spend five years waiting for a leader to adapt to physical and energy limitations. At 63, she embodies maturity, stamina, and a peak diplomatic perspective.
2. The only two-term Deputy Secretary-General: She would not be “learning to manage the UN”—she would run it from day one
She has led the UN’s core structures for a decade, understands every internal channel, and is the only candidate fully capable of stepping in immediately.
3. Remarkable international acceptance: No adversaries, widely supported
We assess that she is the least likely to be vetoed by the UN Security Council. The Global South sees her as one of their own; Western countries see her as a stabilizing force. She is the “safe option” for all blocs.
4. Unprecedented symbolic significance: She would inaugurate the UN’s 10th term as its first female Secretary-General
For the first time in 80 years, the UN could have a female Secretary-General—not merely symbolic, but politically necessary. The 10th term—“10”—symbolizes completeness.
5. Soft diplomacy with hard power
She reduces tension, softens confrontation, and preserves negotiation space—abilities in extremely short supply in today’s global crises.
6. Reform capability: She knows what can change, what must change, and what cannot change too quickly
After ten years on the reform front lines, she understands timing, windows of opportunity, and friction points, making her the only candidate able to launch reforms immediately.
Conclusion: She is not flawless, but she aligns most closely with the world’s realistic needs—a “historical-moment leader.” The world is preparing to welcome the first female UN Secretary-General, and she—Amina J. Mohammed—is the most fitting answer.
As a long-term observer of UN affairs, global governance trends, and international institutional development, the Celebrity Media Foundation supports Amina J. Mohammed as a strong candidate for the next UN Secretary-General. We will continue monitoring the election process and publishing analyses on our website and multilingual platforms. Please stay tuned.
