Costa Rica's Grynspan leads race to become first woman, first Jewish UN chief

Costa Rican diplomat Rebeca Grynspan is reportedly leading the race to become the next UN secretary-general, which would make her the first woman and first Jewish person to hold the position, according to Israeli media.

Costa Rica's Grynspan is reportedly leading the race to become the next UN secretary-general, according to Israeli media. If elected, she would be the first woman and first Jewish person to lead the organization. The Zioneer has previously covered the UN's complex relationship with Israel in its topic page on the United Nations.

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