As António Guterres’ term as UN Secretary-General nears its end in December, current UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock is openly advocating for a female successor. Guterres will be the ninth man to hold the position, a historical trend Baerbock hopes to break. She believes it is time for a woman to lead the United Nations. This call reflects a growing push for gender balance in high-level international positions. Baerbock’s statement highlights the need for a more representative leadership structure within the UN. The upcoming selection process presents an opportunity to address this imbalance and potentially appoint the first female Secretary-General in the organization’s history.