UN at a Crossroads: Budget Cuts and Staffing Strains
As the UN General Assembly wraps up, the organization grapples with budget cuts and staffing strains, raising urgent questions about its ability to tackle global challenges.
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China Emerges as UN’s Second-Largest Budget Donor
China’s contributions to the UN soared from under 1% in 2000 to over 20% in 2025, making it the second-largest donor to regular and peacekeeping budgets.
UN Chief Proposes 15% Budget Slash for 2026 Amid Funding Crunch
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres proposes a 15% cut to the UN’s regular budget for 2026—slicing $500M and reducing staff by 19% amid chronic funding challenges.