Group of 77—Representing 134 Nations, Plus China– Protest Funding Cuts for South-South Cooperation UNITED NATIONS, February 3 (IPS) - A sharp cut in funding for “South-South Cooperation” (UNOSSC) has triggered a strong protest from the 134-member Group of 77 (G-77), described as the largest intergovernmental organization of developing countries within the United Nations.

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Is it the Budgetary Crisis – Or Leadership Crisis – Facing the United Nations – Or Both? NEW YORK, February 3 (IPS) - In the month of February 2025, one year ago, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres commenced his briefing of the media by announcing that “I want to start by expressing my deep concern about information received in the last 48 hours by UN agencies — as well as many humanitarian and development NGOs — regarding severe cuts in funding by the United States.” He went on to warn that “The consequences will be especially devastating for vulnerable people around the world.”

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UN chief warns unpaid dues near $1.6 billion, as budget cuts deepen With nearly $1.6 billion in unpaid dues, the UN Secretary-General warned on Monday that chronic late payments are hampering the world body’s ability to function, even as sweeping cuts move forward through the General Assembly’s main budget committee.

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UN children's agency to move jobs out of Geneva amidst global funding cuts - Sight Magazine The United Nations children's agency will move jobs out of Geneva, the Swiss foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

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UN proposes closing UNAIDS in 2026 as funding cuts bite - Sight Magazine The UN agency focusing on the HIV/AIDS pandemic could close by the end of next year amid a funding crisis, according to a UN document.

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UN may cut staff by 20 per cent, internal memo says - Sight Magazine The UN Secretariat is preparing to cut its $US3.7 billion budget by 20 per cent and slash about 6,900 jobs, according to an internal memo.

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Millions of lives at risk from "brutal" funding cuts, UN refugee chief says - Sight Magazine Millions of lives are at risk from "brutal funding cuts" from donors, the UN refugee chief said on Thursday.

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