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"The UN has finalized its evaluation of the 2026 budget projections: proposed cuts exceeding $500 million have been announced," the statement indicated.
In the letter, Guterres stated that the evaluation of resource distribution was equitable across the three pillars of the UN Charter: peace and security, human rights, and sustainable development.
The reductions will also impact the budget for peacekeeping mission support.
It is suggested to relocate certain functions from New York and Geneva to more affordable areas.
The UN intends to end the leasing of two buildings in New York by 2027.
The proposals will be examined by the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions later this week. The committee will subsequently forward its suggestions to the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly, where a final decision will be made by all 193 member states, anticipated by December 2025.
Western media observe that the UN has encountered financial issues for multiple years. This is because not every country fully transfers funds for the organization's upkeep. In certain situations, money is sent, but with a lag.
source: reuters.com
In the letter, Guterres stated that the evaluation of resource distribution was equitable across the three pillars of the UN Charter: peace and security, human rights, and sustainable development.
The reductions will also impact the budget for peacekeeping mission support.
It is suggested to relocate certain functions from New York and Geneva to more affordable areas.
The UN intends to end the leasing of two buildings in New York by 2027.
The proposals will be examined by the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions later this week. The committee will subsequently forward its suggestions to the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly, where a final decision will be made by all 193 member states, anticipated by December 2025.
Western media observe that the UN has encountered financial issues for multiple years. This is because not every country fully transfers funds for the organization's upkeep. In certain situations, money is sent, but with a lag.
source: reuters.com
