The United Nations announced on Monday that it significantly limits its worldwide humanitarian plans because of “the deepest cuts in history”. According to the AFP report, TASR reports this.
The UN Coordination Office for humanitarian affairs (Ocha) stated in a statement that it was applying for $ 29 billion funding compared to the $ 44 billion it required in December, as part of the “extremely priorized” call.
The world’s largest donor
US President Donald Trump, after January return to the White House, ordered the freezing of all foreign aid for three months. The reduction of assistance from the United States, which, according to AFP was the world’s largest donor, caused chaos in the field of humanitarian aid worldwide. Due to the uncertain economic prospects, other donor states have reduced their contributions, AFP notes.
“Brutal budget cuts are putting us before brutal decisions,” said UN Fletcher, a humanitarian coordinator, said in a statement. “The only thing we ask is one percent of what you spent last year for war. But this is not just a challenge for money – it is a challenge for global responsibility, a human solidarity, a commitment to terminate suffering,” he added.
Steps for the Year 2025
So far, the UN has only received $ 5.6 billion out of $ 44 billion – 13 percent that it has requested this year. In addition, it is exposed to increasing crises in Sudan, the Gaza Strip, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Myanmar.
“We were forced to separate human survival,” said Fletcher, according to which such mathematics is cruel and the consequences are heartbreaking. Many people will not receive the help they need, but the UN humanitarian aid coordinator has said that it will save as many lives as possible with the funds it has.
Based on the new directives, Ochasa will be directed to “reach people and places exposed to the most urgent needs”. Support will be directed to “Planning for 2025”. According to the Office’s statement, this will ensure that limited resources are directed where they can benefit the greatest benefit as quickly as possible.
