United Nations Secretariat
 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 |
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.
