The deadline came and went, but still no Human Rights Commissioner decision. Asha Rose Migiro, deputy Secretary General, told reporters the job search was still underway.
One only hopes the SG will allow some time after the announcement for a discussion of his candidate’s merits. Or are UN member countries content to rubber stamp whatever he advises?
Q: Can you describe for us here the activities to
find the next Human Rights High Commissioner – I know you are leading
the panel?
DSG: The process is still ongoing. We are still holding conversations
– we don’t call it interviews, because we are dealing with highly
qualified people, you know all those that we have heard the names of.
And the process is continuing – we have not yet come to that position.
Q: When do you expect a decision?
DSG: As soon as the Secretary-General is through with the process,
because we are at one stage and then the recommendations will be taken
to the Secretary-General, who will then make a decision as he deems
appropriate.
