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Dear friends,
For the last couple of months, we have been working so hard at Atlas on a campaign that can start to change the world. Itās big. Itās ambitious. Itās radical.Ā Are you ready?! Iām not, but I may never be, so here it comes.Ā
I am incredibly excited to announce Atlas' first political campaign. We are running to become United Nations Secretary-General to ensure humanityās survival. I will be the candidate for the 2026 selection process.
PleaseĀ endorse my campaign hereĀ ā¼ļø
To be honest, I never thought I would write such an email. I never thought I would do such a campaign. But our survival is at risk. Climate change, artificial intelligence, wars, dictatorship, pandemics, and poverty all have the potential to destroy humanity unless they are tackled fast.
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And no one adequately deals with those issues, with no sign that this is about to change. National leaders are more preoccupied with staying in power and prioritising their interests, and no global institution is taking the leadership. This scares me deeply. But more than this, it angers the hell out of me.Ā
Thatās why I decided to head Atlasā campaign to challenge the selection process of the United Nations Secretary-General. I have, of course, a long road ahead of me. The makeup of this organisation means that at the end of the day, five countries (the US, the UK, France, China & Russia) make key decisions and have a veto right. That alone means that someone pushing for radical change, not the status quo, is unlikely to please them. But thatās exactly the point. Thatās why we must act.
Together, by uniting in our millions, we can choose the next UN leader and also change the system itself, leaving it no choice but to be reformed.
Together, we can tackle the very threats that risk our survival. Our political programme can become a reality by building a mass movement behind it worldwide.
Together, we can start a political revolution. This isnāt about me. Itās really not. Iām just the tip of this movement for survival that will make waves by gaining power in cities, countries, and regions worldwide.Ā
I hope youāll join us in making this possible. But not just me: I am not alone. Atlasā volunteers have worked tirelessly over the last few months to prepare our programme, communication, events, and more to make this campaign possible.Ā
And I know that around the world, countless want radical change. Itās time to #Unite4Survival!Ā
Find out more about our bid here, and watch my announcement video.
Onward!
ColombeĀ
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Colombe Cahen-Salvador (she/her)
Co-Founder & Candidate for the United Nations Secretary-GeneralĀ
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