United Nations Secretariat
principal organ of the United Nations
The United Nations Secretariat is the executive body of the United Nations. It has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. The head of the Secretariat is the Secretary-General of the United Nations, who is appointed by the United Nations General Assembly.
 Secrétariat des Nations unies | |
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| Org type | Primary Organ |
| Head | Secretary-General of the United Nations
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| Status | Active |
| Established | 1945 |
| Website | www.un.org/en/index.html |
