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United Nations Secretary-General


 

The United Nations Secretary-General is the head of the Secretariat, one of the principal divisions of the United Nations. According to the United Nations Charter, the Secretary-General is to be appointed by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council. It is widely considered the most influential role in the United Nations.

Current Office Holder

The current Secretary-General is Kofi Annan. His appointment began on January 1, 1997, and his second term began on January 1, 2002. "I am a cheerleader, I am a promoter, I am a salesman, I am a debt collector, I am a father confessor and there are other aspects I still have to discover," Annan has said in describing his job.

Related Topics:
Kofi Annan - January 1 - 1997 - 2002

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Introduction
Current Office Holder
Role
Term and Selection
Proposed Abolition
Reformation and Presidentialism proposals
Secretaries-General
See also
External links

 

 

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