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UN Secretariat

Definition

The UN Secretariat is one of the six main organs of the United Nations, responsible for providing studies, information, and facilities needed by other parts of the UN for their meetings. It also carries out tasks directed by these bodies.

Analogy

The UN Secretariat is like your school's administrative office – it keeps everything running smoothly behind-the-scenes so teachers can focus on teaching and students can focus on learning.

Related terms

Secretary-General: This person serves as chief administrative officer at all meetings and carries out any functions that those meetings entrust him with. He/she is kind of like your school principal who oversees everything happening in school.

General Assembly: This is one of the six main organs of the UN, where all member states have equal representation. It's like a school assembly where every student has an equal voice.

Security Council: This is another organ of the UN responsible for maintaining international peace and security. It's like your school's discipline committee that ensures everyone behaves properly to maintain a peaceful learning environment.