The United Nations has announced substantial cuts to its humanitarian operations, reducing its aid appeal from $44 billion to $29 billion due to historic funding declines. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) cites pressure from major donors like the United States, which has downgraded foreign aid, as a key factor in this decision. The UN has only gathered $5.6 billion in funding this year, significantly less than needed, which affects millions in crisis zones such as Sudan, Gaza, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
"Brutal funding cuts leave us with brutal choices," said undersecretary-general for humanitarian affairs Tom Fletcher, emphasizing the dire implications of reduced aid for countless vulnerable populations.
"We have been forced into a triage of human survival," Fletcher remarked, highlighting the harsh reality faced by humanitarian efforts amidst unprecedented funding shortfalls.
OCHA stated, "The math is cruel, and the consequences are heartbreaking," underscoring the severe impact of funding limitations on global humanitarian aid.
Fletcher urged, "All we ask is 1 percent of what you spent last year on war," framing the appeal as a collective call for human solidarity.
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