Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett
JamaicapoliticianFemaleb. 19706.7Global Dominance: 0.01%Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett is a Guyanese diplomat currently serving as the Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations. She has been actively involved in promoting Guyana's interests on the international stage, particularly in areas concerning human rights and social issues. Recently, she presented Guyana's report at the Universal Periodic Review before the UN Human Rights Council, where discussions centered on adolescent birth rates and the status of corporal punishment in the country.
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Johnson Smith reaffirmed Jamaica’s support for Guyanese diplomat Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett to become the next UN Secretary-General.
Jamaica calls for reform of multilateral system, stronger climate and security cooperation | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-27
Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett is a former Chancellor of Guyana and a candidate for the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
La ONU ante su reflejo, por Gisella López Lenci
Peru· 2026-09-26
Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett followed Rebeca Grynspan in the voting for the UN Secretary-General position.
Guatemala pide ante la ONU el cese de las guerras y una mujer latinoamericana al frente del organismo
Guatemala· 2026-09-26
Suriname has endorsed Guyanese diplomat Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Suriname backs Guyanese candidate for UN’s top job | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-24
Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett received eight votes in the third test vote for the UN Secretary-General position.
Rebeca Grynspan auf Kurs – Infantino als Aussenseiter?
Switzerland· 2026-09-23
Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett is a diplomat and former Foreign Minister of Guyana, nominated for the UN Secretary-General position.
Toppkandidaten kritiserar FN: ”Framstår som auktoritär röst”
Sweden· 2026-09-23
Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett has pushed strongly for Indigenous rights and social development.
Fears mount that next UN chief will downgrade climate action | United Nations
United Kingdom· 2026-09-23
Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett is another candidate for the next Secretary General of the United Nations.
Celac, inversiones, IA, guiño a Lula y negociaciones con Estados Unidos
Uruguay· 2026-09-22
Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett is among the candidates from Latin America vying for the position of Secretary-General.
António Guterres critica uso da força e desrespeito ao direito internacional em último discurso como secretário-geral da ONU
Brazil· 2026-09-22Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett came first in the second straw poll for the UN secretary general.
Race to be next UN secretary general could rest on US and China trade-offs | United NationsUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-22
Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett is the current ambassador of Guyana to the UN and a candidate for Secretary-General.
Las razones por las que Michelle Bachelet se retira de la carrera por la Secretaría General de la ONU
Panama· 2026-09-20
Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett was positioned as the favorite candidate for the Secretary-General.
Michelle Bachelet renuncia a candidatura a secretaria general de la ONU: ‘Contribuimos a instalar en el debate global que la próxima debe ser una mujer de América Latina’
Costa Rica· 2026-09-19
Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett was shown to have significant support in the latest poll for the Secretary General position.
qué pasa con Rafael Grossi
Argentina· 2026-09-19
Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett is the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guyana and was leading in the second voting for the UN Secretary-General position.
Rebeca Grynspan lidera tercera votación informal para secretaría general de la ONUCosta Rica· 2026-09-19Carolyn Rodrígues-Birkett is a former chancellor of Guyana and one of the closest rivals to Rafael Grossi in the UN Secretary-General election.
El argentino Rafael Grossi sigue entre los candidatos favoritos para liderar la ONU, pero pierde apoyos en una tercera votaciónArgentina· 2026-09-18
Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett is the CARICOM-endorsed candidate for the role of the 10th UN Secretary-General.
Nand C Bardouille | At UN Summit, CARICOM to focus on global risks to bloc | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-09-15
Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett is a leading candidate for the UN Secretary-General position and the first woman with indigenous roots to potentially hold the post.
UN: Wer steht bald an der Spitze der Vereinten Nationen? - Politik
Germany· 2026-09-14
Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett displaced Rebeca Grynspan as the favorite in the race for the UN leadership.
Se busca al sucesor de Guterres: la carrera por dirigir la ONU sigue abierta, pero ya tiene favoritosPeru· 2026-09-12
Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett is among the candidates for the UN Secretary-General position.
La ONU con baja credibilidad y un relator infiltrado, escribe Ulrich Richter
Mexico· 2026-08-10
Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett highlighted the importance of peace and security during the meeting.
Candidatas à liderança da ONU têm como prioridade combate ao crime
Cabo Verde· 2026-08-04Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, a former Guyanese foreign minister, finished second in the Security Council’s confidential vote.
Costa Rican candidate Rebeca Grynspan wins first vote in race for UN’s top job
Canada· 2026-07-31Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett is following Rebeca Grynspan in the race for UN Secretary-General.
O femeie este favorită să conducă ONU pentru prima dată în istorie. Cine este Rebeca Grynspan
Romania· 2026-07-30Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett received nine votes in the informal voting for the UN Secretary-General position.
Rebeca Grynspan encabezaría primera votación para secretaría general de la ONU, dicen medios internacionalesCosta Rica· 2026-07-30Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett is Guyana's former foreign minister.
Ugandan diplomat joins race to become next UN Secretary-General
Tanzania· 2026-07-26Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett is one of the candidates for the UN Secretary-General role.
Seventh candidate, Uganda's Olara Otunnu, joins race to lead UN
Kenya· 2026-07-26Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett is a candidate in the race for the UN Secretary General position.
Rebeca Gryspan suma un nuevo rival en la carrera por la Secretaría General de la ONU; político ugandés postula su nombreCosta Rica· 2026-07-26
Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett is a candidate for the next UN Secretary-General.
Político ugandés se une a la carrera por la jefatura de la ONU | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2026-07-26Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett is a former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guyana and a candidate for the next Secretary-General of the UN.
Succession à l'ONU : qui remplacera António Guterres ?
Cameroon· 2026-07-24
Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett is the ambassador of Guyana to the UN and recently ran for the position of Secretary-General.
Los candidatos a dirigir la ONU proyectan visiones similares en su debate público | Internacional | NoticiasEcuador· 2026-07-24
Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett, the Ambassador of Guyana to the UN, brings the voice of small countries and a deep concern for climate crisis and inclusive global governance.
Memilih Sekjen PBB, Menjaga Masa Depan Multilateralisme
Indonesia· 2026-07-20