Who prescribes the cases in which the flag of the United Nations shall be flown at half-mast?

The Secretary-General of the United Nations has the authority to prescribe the circumstances under which the United Nations flag is to be flown at half-mast. This protocol is established as part of the UN’s operational procedures, which ensure that the flag is used in a manner that reflects appropriate respect and solemnity. Such occasions typically include the passing of important figures or significant tragedies, and the Secretary-General is in the best position to determine when the flag should be displayed in this manner, reflecting the UN’s values and commitments.