Candidate for @UN Secretary-General. @UNCTAD Secretary-General on special leave. Former Secretary-General SEGIB. Former Vice President of Costa Rica. .

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Costa Rica has officially presented my candidacy for @UN Secretary-General. I want to thank the President, government and people of Costa Rica 🇨🇷 for their trust & support. I’ll work tirelessly to honour that trust and chart the course for a reformed UN. rree.go.cr/?sec=exterior&cat…
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Bâtir la paix exige de la persistance. En 2022, lors de l'Initiative céréalière de la mer Noire, j'étais à la table des négociations quand la guerre a gelé les exportations de céréales. Et je suis restée à cette table, naviguant à travers de nombreux "NON" jusqu'à obtenir un "OUI". C'est ainsi que le monde a évité une crise alimentaire. C'est exactement ce que je ferai en tant que Secrétaire générale. #newUN
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On my recent trip to Athens, I had the honor of meeting with @Avramopoulos, a prominent Greek leader. Drawing from his extensive international experience, we engaged in a fruitful discussion on current global challenges. We focused on the vital need for a United Nations that actively promotes peace, pursues necessary reforms, and works toward a future that leaves no one behind. Σας ευχαριστώ για τη φιλοξενία στην Ελλάδα και για μια παραγωγική ανταλλαγή απόψεων. Thank you for your warm hospitality in Greece and for such a productive exchange of views. #newUN
Είχα σήμερα την ιδιαίτερη χαρά να συναντηθώ με τη @RGrynspan , μια προσωπικότητα με διεθνές κύρος, βαθιά γνώση των παγκόσμιων προκλήσεων και ακλόνητη προσήλωση στις αρχές της πολυμερούς συνεργασίας. Συζητήσαμε για τις μεγάλες προκλήσεις που αντιμετωπίζει σήμερα η διεθνής κοινότητα, την ανάγκη ενίσχυσης του ρόλου των Ηνωμένων Εθνών, καθώς και για τη σημασία της οικοδόμησης γεφυρών συνεννόησης σε έναν κόσμο που δοκιμάζεται από συγκρούσεις, ανισότητες και αβεβαιότητα. Η εμπειρία, η πολιτική της ωριμότητα, η ανθρωποκεντρική της προσέγγιση και η ικανότητά της να συνθέτει διαφορετικές απόψεις την καθιστούν μια εξαιρετικά αξιόπιστη φωνή στη διεθνή σκηνή. Σε μια περίοδο που ο κόσμος αναζητά ηγεσίες με όραμα, αξιοπιστία και αίσθημα ευθύνης, η Ρεμπέκα αποτελεί μια προσωπικότητα που μπορεί να εμπνεύσει εμπιστοσύνη και να υπηρετήσει αποτελεσματικά τις αξίες και την αποστολή των Ηνωμένων Εθνών. #Avramopoulos #Grynspan
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More conflicts than ever since 1945. Trust in the UN is eroding. We need leadership to build peace, restore confidence in international cooperation and reform the UN. These were some of the issues I stood for during the debate with other candidates for Secretary-General. #newUN
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Today with @GWLVoices, I will discuss my vision as candidate for UN Secretary-General. Looking forward to this exchange which I invite you to follow: youtube.com/watch?v=JTc7lUbD… #newUN
The Geneva Debate is happening live! We have three hours left until the debate starts. Don’t miss a thing and join the conversation using #NextUNSG. youtube.com/watch?v=JTc7lUbD…
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June 9 is Geneva Debate Day. Candidates for the #NextUNSG will share their visions for the future of the UN in a globally broadcast debate. Because the selection of the #NextUNSG affects people everywhere. International Broadcast YouTube Livestream gwlvoices.org/projects/candi…
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🇨🇷 Costa Rica reafirma su firme compromiso con el fortalecimiento y la reforma del multilateralismo, como base de una gobernanza global más eficaz y transparente. En ese espíritu, respaldamos la candidatura de Rebeca Grynspan a la Secretaría General de la ONU 🇺🇳.
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Truly devastated by the sudden passing of Rovshan Muradov, Secretary General of @NizamiGanjaviIC. We will always remember his kindness and commitment to building a better world. My deepest condolences to his family and global friends. 🕊️ bit.ly/4xfCjYy
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Creativity, new ideas, and accepting the cost of rejection. If elected Secretary-General, I will champion a United Nations that is always seeking solutions and never gives up in the face of today’s challenges. #newUN
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An honour to meet @PrimeministerGR, Kyriakos Mitsotakis and @GreeceMFA, Giorgos Gerapetritis today in Athens. Greece is a member of the UN Security Council and a recognized advocate of dialogue and diplomacy. Thank you for your warm welcome. Ευχαριστώ!
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Our member Rebeca Grynspan (@RGrynspan ) visited the Marianna V. Vardinoyannis ELPIDA Children’s Hospital (@elpida_official ) in #Athens. Meeting with children, families, healthcare professionals and the dedicated team of ELPIDA served as a powerful reminder that development is ultimately measured by the well-being, dignity and opportunities we create for people, especially the youngest among us. The legacy of Marianna V. Vardinoyannis continues to inspire hope, compassion and solidarity, demonstrating how dedicated leadership and philanthropy can transform lives and strengthen communities. At a time of global uncertainty, investing in children, health and human development remains one of the most important commitments we can make to future generations.
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La paz requiere persistencia. En 2022, la guerra congeló la exportación de granos. Para impulsar la Iniciativa del Mar Negro, me quedé en la mesa navegando muchos 'NO' hasta que obtuve un 'SÍ' y se evitó una crisis alimentaria global. Lo mismo haré como Secretaria General. #newUN
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"I am convinced that a multipolar world without multilateralism will bring fragmentation." @RGrynspan (@UNCTAD) was invited alongside other candidates for UN Secretary-General to Chatham House this week to discuss her views on international affairs.
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Principled and effective diplomacy matters. I’ve stayed at the table to negotiate agreements deemed ‘impossible’, and delivered results. I know what can be achieved through diplomacy and working with partners. #newUN.
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"I am convinced that a multipolar world without multilateralism will bring fragmentation." @RGrynspan (@UNCTAD) was invited alongside other candidates for UN Secretary-General to Chatham House this week to discuss her views on international affairs.
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In today’s fireside chat hosted by Marc Weller at @ChathamHouse , I shared my vision for a delivery-focused @UN . A reformed organization that can deliver will require strategy, dialogue and action. Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=_G8EloJL…
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Rebeca Grynspan retweeted
Today Chatham House hosted two of the candidates to be the next Secretary-General of the United Nations. @rafaelmgrossi (@iaeaorg) and @RGrynspan (@UNCTAD) both outlined their respective visions for leading the United Nations and the major challenges facing the organisation in the years ahead. The event was held on the record and livestreamed. Find out more➡️bit.ly/4tZHCZf
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Who will be the next UN Secretary-General? Our Member Rebeca Grynspan (@RGrynspan ) present her vision United Nations Secretary-General candidate come to Chatham House (@ChathamHouse ) to discuss how she might lead the organization, and what the role will require during a period of geopolitical turmoil.
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Sharing my interview with @amanpour on @CNN, where we discussed my plans for the future of the @UN: a reformed organization that will be back at the negotiation tables, taking risks, forging agreements, and delivering peace. #newUN edition.cnn.com/2026/05/28/t…
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Thank you @amanpour and @CNN for the opportunity to discuss the future of the @UN and my candidacy for UN Secretary-General. A reformed UN that will be back at the table, taking risks, forging agreements and delivering peace. #newUN
“We have become too risk averse. And we have to change that.” @RGrynspan is contending to be the next Secretary-General of the United Nations. She says that, as the daughter of World War Two refugees, “I know exactly what war takes away from you and what peace allows you.”
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Join me this Friday May 29th as I participate in @ChathamHouse's “Who will be the next UN Secretary-General?”. I will share my vision for reform, peace and security and the future. Watch here! youtube.com/watch?v=_G8EloJL…
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