UN cuts staff amid brutal funding shortfall

April 11, 2025, 3:21 pm

A United Nations humanitarian agency announced a significant reduction in its workforce due to brutal funding cuts that created a $60M shortfall. The organization, operating in more than 60 countries with over 2,600 staff, is set to trim its ranks by 20%. This drastic measure has raised concerns about its capacity to deliver aid and sustain critical humanitarian missions globally. The decision highlights the growing funding challenges facing international relief efforts and the impact of shrinking resources on service delivery.

torontosun.com / UN humanitarian agency to cut staff by 20% due to ’brutal cuts’ in funding

UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher announced that, due to brutal funding cuts leading to a $60M shortfall, the agency is reducing its 2,600 staff by 20% across more than 60 countries.

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