Lana Nusseibeh

Candidate for Secretary-General of the United Nations

What will I do

Ensure the UN is central to peace and security.

I am stubbornly optimistic about the future of our world and the important role multilateralism will play in it. I am offering active, hands-on leadership on peace and security: acting earlier, bridging divides and pursuing practical first agreements that save lives now and create space for broader peace. I will bring that same urgency and focus on results to development and human rights – building a more focused, responsive UN that delivers for the people it serves.

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My Priorities

Act earlier, bridge divides and pursue practical first agreements that save lives and create space for peace.

Protect essential aid while helping countries mobilise investment, address debt and shape their own development.

Defend the Charter, international law and universal human rights consistently and without double standards.

Reform the UN around clearer priorities, faster decisions, less duplication and stronger accountability.

Latest Update

21 October 2026: Lana Nusseibeh formally entered the race to become the next UN Secretary-General, setting out a programme to put the UN back at the table on peace and security, deliver across development and human rights, and reform the organisation around focus and results.

My Experience

20

More than 20 years of government, policy and multilateral experience

11

Years as the UAE Permanent Representative to the United Nations

2

Times as the President of the UN Security Council

6

Number of UN Security Council resolutions co-authored

Resolutions 2678, 2679, 2681 and 2721 on Afghanistan, 2686 on tolerance, peace & security, and 2720 on Gaza in 2023

Latest from the campaign

21 October 2026

Lana Nusseibeh announces candidacy for United Nations Secretary-General

Lana Nusseibeh has announced her candidacy to become the next UN Secretary-General, offering active leadership to put the UN back at the table on peace and security and...