- Location : Main HQ in New York City, USA, staff around the world (40,000+)
- Leader: Secretary-General, currently Ban ki-Moon of South Korea, who is the face and "head" of the United Nations Organization
- The working force of the UN, international civil servants
- 15 judges from 15 different countries serving nine year terms
- Issues: conducts research, combines, analyzes and evaluates qualitative and quantitative data related to global issues, administer peacekeeping, liaison with governments for diplomatic endeavors
- Link: UN Secretariat site, http://www.un.org/en/mainbodies/secretariat/
What was the Trusteeship Council?
The UN Trusteeship Council was a permanent member that completed its mission in 1994 (with Palau's independence) and was charged with liberating former colonies and possessions. It still exists, but isn't active.
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