Ben Donaldson

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Ben Donaldson (LinkedIn) has over a decade’s experience working on UN issues, including as Head of Campaigns for the United Nations Association – UK where in 2014 he helped to found 1 for 8 Billion – the global campaign for a fair and inclusive process to select the UN Secretary-General. He is currently a consultant working with UN-facing NGOs on a range international issues including a transparency drive in relation to the UN’s counter-terrorism programming and as a Co-Editor of Blue Smoke – an initiative in partnership with PassBlue to strengthen transparency and accountability around UN senior appointments. He continues to play an active role in the 1 for 8 Billion campaign.

Articles by this author:

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As the U.N. Seeks Its Next Secretary-General, a Growing Number of Countries Favor a Woman for the Post

Dec. 12, 2025 Adama Balde, Ben Donaldson and 2 more