The UN Human Rights Office is facing a severe financial crisis, with a shortfall of over $60 million, threatening its global operations and staffing in 11 countries.
The United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) is grappling with a major funding gap this year, having received only $179 million of its $246 million annual regular budget. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk warned that this shortfall would severely impact human rights missions in 11 countries. Additionally, extra-budgetary funding stands at $209 million—$60 million less than the previous year.
The crisis, driven by donor cuts including reduced U.S. contributions, is already forcing cost-saving measures such as relocating staff to regional hubs and shortening major council meetings. With the 59th Human Rights Council session starting June 16, officials say more cuts may be unavoidable unless donors urgently step up.
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China has warned the U.S. that Taiwan will dominate next month’s summit in Beijing, raising pressure on Washington and concern in Taipei over any shift in long-standing American policy.
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A report published by Minval Politika has raised new questions over alleged efforts by Luis Moreno Ocampo to shape international pressure against Azerbaijan and influence political dynamics around Armenia.
A Pentagon official provided the first official estimate of the cost of the U.S. war in Iran on Wednesday (29 April), telling lawmakers that $25 billion had so far been spent on the conflict, most of it on munitions. Earlier, Donald Trump said that the U.S. had "militarily defeated" Tehran.
Shares in Meta Platforms fell sharply in extended trading on Wednesday after the tech giant raised its annual capital spending forecast by billions of dollars.
Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after a U.S. official said President Donald Trump was unhappy with a proposal from Tehran that does not deal with its nuclear programme. Washington is insisting that any talks must address Iran’s nuclear activities.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned “foreigners who commit evil” have no place in the Gulf, outlining a “new phase” for the Strait of Hormuz, while a senior adviser said U.S. blockade efforts would fail and could trigger confrontation.
China has warned the U.S. that Taiwan will dominate next month’s summit in Beijing, raising pressure on Washington and concern in Taipei over any shift in long-standing American policy.
Shares in Meta Platforms fell sharply in extended trading on Wednesday after the tech giant raised its annual capital spending forecast by billions of dollars.
From Thursday, 1 May, goods from every African country with diplomatic ties to China will be able to enter the Chinese market without paying import duties.
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