 After Ban Ki-moon publicized his intent to step down from his tenure as secretary general at the end of 2016, Igor Luksic declared candidacy for the top position.As part of the newly transparent process to elect the new secretary general, he has participated in plenary discussions to discuss his vision for the UN and respond to questions on accountability.In regards to impunity and an international tribunal on sexual assault and exploitation by UN Peacekeeping troops he said, "I fully agree with you because I think that the story doesn’t end with passing the resolution that will put shame and send away contingents.