About 300 workers were fired; Institute is responsible for peace negotiations and employs about 600 people around the world
The government of President Donald Trump (Republican Party) fired about 300 employees on Friday (28.mar.2025). Organ is responsible for peace negotiations and humanitarian aid to countries devastated by conflict.
The resignation takes place only 2 weeks after Trump dismiss the president of the Institute and puts Kenneth Jackson, an agent appointed by the Doge (Government Efficiency Department), controlled by businessman Elon Musk.
Employees told the that the indemnity and 1 additional month of health insurance was offered in exchange for their signatures ensuring that there were no proceedings. Mass dismissal was called “Friday night massacre”By the workers, according to the US newspaper.
The US Institute of Peace employs around 600 employees in various parts of the world, committed to peace negotiations and providing humanitarian aid to countries devastated by wars, conflicts and invasions, as well as assisting in their reconstruction. There are employees in countries such as Philippines and Ukraine, as well as the sub -Saharan Africa region.
“We put mediators to help rebuild these communities. So there is a considerable effect on violence immediately, just by removing these assets”Said an employee to Postwithout identifying itself for fear of reprisals.
In early March, the institute’s employees filed a lawsuit against Doge and his representatives, as well as Trump and members of his cabinet, stating that the department had no authority to dismiss leaders or take control of headquarters, which is private and maintained by donations to the institute, unlike wages of abroad and programs in other countries.
A federal judge sentenced the case, but refused the petition to a restriction order.
Emails announcing the layoffs to which the Washington Post Had access contained several mistakes, such as employee names, the name of the Wrong written institute and April instead of March. For an employee, this demonstrates the rise and random nature of decisions.
About half a dozen employees was maintained. These include 2 human resources officers and 2 IT professionals (information technology).
Still according to the PostThere is a concern about the safety of employees employed abroad, as they were probably kept just because of legal requirements. In addition, it is not yet clear how the Institute will pay for work already done by workers in other countries.
