What is Special Representative of the Secretary-General?
A '''Special Representative of the Secretary-General''' is a highly respected expert who has been appointed by the [[United Nations Secretary-General|Secretary-General of the United Nations]] to represent her/him in meetings with heads of state on critical human rights issues. The representatives can carry out country visits to investigate allegations of [[human rights]] violations or act as negotiators on behalf of the [[United Nations]]. {{politics-stub}} [[Category:United Nations]]