António Guterres is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations.
The Secretary-General is the chief administrative officer of the UN and plays a crucial role in bringing to the attention of the Security Council any matter which, in their opinion, may threaten the maintenance of international peace and security. While António Guterres is the face and leader of the UN Secretariat, the UN is ultimately governed by its member states, particularly through the General Assembly and the Security Council.
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Secretary-General: António Guterres. He began his term on January 1, 2017, and was re-appointed for a second term beginning January 1, 2022. The Secretary-General is responsible for administrative duties, representing the UN publicly, and can bring matters to the Security Council's attention.
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Member States: The United Nations is an organization comprised of member states. Each member state has a voice, especially in the General Assembly.
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General Assembly: All member states are represented in the General Assembly. It's a primary forum for discussion and policy-making within the UN.
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Security Council: The Security Council has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. It is comprised of 15 members, including 5 permanent members (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) who have veto power.
Therefore, while António Guterres leads the UN Secretariat, the United Nations is ultimately run collectively by its member states, especially through the General Assembly and the Security Council.
