Former Chilean President Bachelet put forward by UN chief as next High Commissioner for Human Rights

United Nations News Centre,
08 August 2018, International

The Secretary-General nominated Ms. Bachelet after consulting widely with the Chairs of the regional groups of Member States.  Her name now goes forward for consideration and approval by the 193-member UN General Assembly.

https://news.un.org/en/story/2018/08/1016652