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The UN faces funding shortfalls and staff cuts despite advancing reforms and aiding 116 million people in 2024.
The UN Secretary-General released a report on the UN80 Initiative’s third workstream, proposing reforms to strengthen peace, development, and human rights efforts through better coordination, a new humanitarian compact, a system-wide human rights group, and technology platforms.
The UN faces financial strain, with only 75 member states paying full dues toward its $3.72 billion 2025 budget, and a projected $500 million cut and 20% staff reduction for 2026.
Despite challenges, the UN mobilized $25 billion in 2024 toward a $50 billion humanitarian appeal, aiding 116 million people, though 373 aid workers were killed—the deadliest year on record.
The Pact for the Future, adopted in 2024, calls for stronger diplomacy, climate action, and global cooperation amid rising geopolitical tensions and funding shortfalls.
La ONU se enfrenta a un déficit de financiación y recortes de personal a pesar de avanzar en las reformas y ayudar a 116 millones de personas en 2024.