UN sounds alarm over funding crisis affecting 650,000 in Ethiopia
Supply shortages and funding for the UN World Food Programme relief procedures in Ethiopia will prevent lifesaving services for 650,000
UN secretary-general pays tribute to late Pope Francis
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sent condolences upon the passing of Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church. Pope
UN chief gravely concerned as U.S. airstrikes kill dozens in Yemen
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “gravely concerned” over air strikes by the United States in Yemen, a spokesman stated Saturday,
UN refugee agency supports key UK return hub proposal
The United Nations refugee agency has supported “return hubs” in a boost to possible UK Government plans to deport failed
UN nuclear watchdog pushes for deal before Iran crosses threshold
Negotiations between Iran and the United States regarding Tehran’s rapidly developing nuclear program are “in a very crucial” phase, the
UN peacekeeping falls victim to Trump proposed funding cuts
President Trump’s budget office has suggested cutting funding for United Nations peacekeeping operations, citing failures by missions in Mali, Lebanon
U.N. to slash 20% of humanitarian staff amid massive U.S. funding cuts
The U.N. humanitarian office announced that it is reducing its 2,600 personnel who work in over 60 countries by 20%
USAID restores some WFP contracts after global outcry
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) backtracked and reinstated some of the World Food Programme’s life-saving humanitarian assistance contracts
Israel orders closure of 6 UNRWA schools in East Jerusalem, threatening education
Six East Jerusalem schools were raided by Israeli forces and were directed to shut down within 30 days by UNRWA,
Future of UN Internships at risk in the face of a $400 million budget gap
Despite its good intentions, the United Nations is facing a serious budgetary crisis. In February, the Department of Management Strategy,