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On Syria

Let’s be clear: this is a moment to celebrate!

Syrians have paid a very high price for this moment to happen. The al-Assad regime & allies killed over 83,500 civilians. Over 150,000 people have disappeared since 2011. Tens of thousands were imprisoned. Tortured. Murdered.

All struggles for freedom, rights and dignity are equally important! This is no exception.

Thousands of prisoners have been released. Some families are reunited. This is a historical opportunity for the Syrian people to chart their future.

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Campaign Update 🇺🇳 | I’m closing my campaign for UN Secretary-General

September 22, 2026

Dear friends, Two years ago, I announced I was running to become UN Secretary-General. Not because I could win. No government was ever going to nominate me, and I was never going to shape my platform to appease one. I did it because someone...

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Campaign Update 🇺🇳 | Mad men are running the selection-process for the next UN Chief, & other news

July 29, 2026

Dear friends, I’m breaking my no-computer holiday rule because something happened at the UN last Thursday. Any guesses? The UN hosted a “townhall” with all the candidates who’ve been endorsed by a state to become the next Secretary-General. Read this newsletter to learn about...

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