NoToLana l the Paradox of Identity Politics If her bid is successful, Emirati diplomat Lana Noshaibbia will become the first person of P*lestinian descent to become UN Secretary-General. However, her candidacy reveals the paradox of identity politics, given that she is facing a strong push from P lestinian activists while receiving the endorsement of a right-wing pro-Isle commentator. The core objection, anchored by the #NoToLana campaign, centers on Nusseibeh's diplomatic protocol as the UAE's UN ambassador. Human Rights Watch accuses her of "whitewashing" the UAE's violations, as Nusvibia denies her country's support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a militia it has accused of genocide in Sudan.

NoToLana l the Paradox of Identity Politics If her bid is successful, Emirati diplomat Lana Noshaibbia will become the first person of P*lestinian descent to become UN Secretary-General. However, her candidacy reveals the paradox of identity politics, given that she is facing a strong push from P lestinian activists while receiving the endorsement of a right-wing pro-Isle commentator. The core objection, anchored by the #NoToLana campaign, centers on Nusseibeh's diplomatic protocol as the UAE's UN ambassador. Human Rights Watch accuses her of "whitewashing" the UAE's violations, as Nusvibia denies her country's support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a militia it has accused of genocide in Sudan.