UN Aid Agencies to Cut Jobs Amid US Funding Reductions
The World Food Program and UN refugee agency announce significant job cuts due to funding reductions, primarily from the United States, impacting global aid programs.
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The World Food Program and UN refugee agency plan to reduce their workforce by up to 30% due to significant funding cuts from the US. This will severely disrupt humanitarian aid efforts worldwide, affecting millions who rely on their services. The UN agencies warn that the cuts are the most substantial in 25 years and will impact all regions and programs. As military spending rises, the agencies' operations, including food and clean water aid, will suffer significantly, leading to worse conditions for the vulnerable populations they serve.
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