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flag The UN plans to cut 20% of its staff, about 14,000 positions, to address a funding shortfall.

flag The United Nations plans to cut 20% of its staff, affecting about 14,000 positions, to address a critical funding shortfall. flag This reduction is part of the UN80 reform initiative by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, aiming to improve efficiency amid financial constraints. flag The cuts, totaling around 2,800 posts, must be proposed by June 13th and are part of efforts to reduce the UN's current $3.72 billion budget by 15% to 20%, due to unpaid dues by member nations.

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