U.N. Orders Agencies to Find Budget Cuts, Including via Staff Moves From N.Y.

The United Nations, anticipating significant cuts to U.S. contributions under President Trump, has instructed its departments to propose budget cuts and staff relocations by May 15. This directive, part of an initiative called UN80 aimed at improving efficiency, comes amid financial challenges exacerbated by reduced contributions from major donors and a cash-flow crisis. U.N. officials expect a 20% budget reduction for 2026, translating to billions in losses, prompting agencies like UNICEF to consider relocating staff to lower-cost locations to mitigate program impacts.

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