U.S. Congress members oppose re-election of WIPO head
A bipartisan group of U.S. Congress members are asking the Obama Administration to oppose Francis Gurry’s re-election
WIPO solicits nominations for 2014 election of Director General
What role will rumored controversies and the broader politics within WIPO have on the election?
UNWTO elections wrap up in Victoria Falls
The organization’s 20th General Assembly made news more for the election of its co-president than for its top official
Algeria announces HRC candidacy
The country’s entry into the races make the African slate a rare competition for the continent.
No second term for WIPO incumbent?
Francis Gurry may face challengers for his job next year, to be decided in one of the more transparent selection processes used among international agencies
Iran, Syria, Russia on the Human Rights Council?
Will the UN General Assembly elect states with problematic human rights records to the Human Rights Council?
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka to head UN Women
The Secretary General’s selection comes as a complete surprise, unknown to race observers