Suriname endorsed Guyanese diplomat Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett as a candidate for UN Secretary-General, highlighting the need for multilateralism, dialogue, and a rule-based order, and noting she would be the Caribbean’s first female nominee for the role. The move, supported by CARICOM, underscores Suriname’s push to restore trust in the UN and strengthen international law, peace, and regional cooperation.

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Suriname endorses first Caribbean woman for UN secretary-general

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Jennifer Geerlings-Simons is a Surinamese politician and former physician who is serving as the eleventh president of Suriname since 16 July 2025. A member of the National Democratic Party (NDP), she has been the party's president since 2024.

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Occupation: politician, physician
Position held: member of the National Assembly of Suriname, Chairman of the National Assembly of Suriname, President of Suriname
Citizenship: Suriname
Born: September 5, 1953

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