ADVERTISEMENTToday, the United Nations Security Council selected Mr. Antonio Guterres as the next UN Secretary-General. Throughout the straw-poll process and in my blog of June 30th, I have held out hope that the UN Security Council would elect a Secretary-General representing humanity. The United Nations, created to meet those challenges, has yet to attain its full potential. As the High Commissioner for Refugees, and as a candidate for the United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Guterres has consistently displayed these traits. Indeed, Mr. Guterres brings with him a unique knowledge and understanding of the United Nations and its challenges.

Source: Huffington Post October 05, 2016 20:15 UTC