# UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Global Education (2024)

This question asks about a recent international appointment in the education sector under UN leadership.

Step 1: Identify the Position

The UN Secretary-General appoints special representatives to champion global initiatives. In 2024, a new Special Representative for Global Education was designated to advance the UN's education agenda worldwide.

Step 2: Verify the Appointee

Gordon Brown, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, was appointed as the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Global Education in 2024. Brown has been actively involved in global education advocacy through his work with the Global Citizens Commission and UNESCO initiatives.

Final Answer: (B) Gordon Brown

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Note: While Malala Yousafzai is a renowned education advocate and Nobel laureate, she holds a different role. Audrey Azoulay serves as UNESCO Director-General. Ban Ki-moon was a former UN Secretary-General. Gordon Brown's appointment reflects his sustained commitment to global education policy.

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