Explain the functions of the secretariat of the United Nations Organization.
Answer:
-To bring to the attention of the Security Council any problem that threatens international peace and security.
-Administer peace keeping operations and mediate international disputes.
-Survey economic and social trends and problems
-Organize international conferences on issues of worldwide concern.
-Monitor the extent to which the decisions of the UN bodies are carried out.
-Register treaties.
-Implement policies laid down by other organizations
-Draw the world’s attention to global issues, from development to human
rights-e.g. environmental conservation.