UN refugee agency warns funding cuts may leave 11 million without aid
Summary
The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) is facing a major funding crisis, with only 23 percent of its $10.6 billion target met for the year. This shortfall may leave over 11 million refugees without access to vital aid like healthcare, education, and food. A major factor is decreased funding from the United States, which accounted for a large portion of past donations.Key Facts
- The UNHCR aims to raise $10.6 billion to help 122 million people but has only received 23 percent of that goal.
- More than 11 million refugees may lose access to necessary aid services.
- The United States, which provided over $2 billion last year, has significantly reduced its contributions.
- As a result of funding cuts, about $1.4 billion in aid projects have been stopped or paused.
- Critical services affected include medical aid, education, shelter, nutrition, and protection.
- In Bangladesh, education for 230,000 Rohingya refugee children is at risk.
- Women and girls are particularly affected by the cuts, with significant reductions in gender-based violence programs.
- Globally, UNHCR is reducing its workforce by a third, cutting 3,500 positions.
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