The 2026 UN Secretary-General selection process could result in the first-ever appointment of a woman to the role; how many secretaries-general have there been since 1945, all men?
A
Seven
B
Eleven
C
Five
D
Nine
Correct Answer: Option D — Nine
Explanation:
There have been nine secretaries-general since the UN's founding in 1945, all men, and several UN Security Council members have expressed support for electing a woman for the first time in 2026.