UNHCR își reduce bugetul și mii de posturi, în timp ce numărul refugiaților ar putea atinge un record în 2027

The UNHCR is significantly reducing its budget and staff due to decreased external funding, despite a projected record number of displaced persons by 2027. The planned budget for 2027 is $7.14 billion, 16% lower than the previous year, marking the lowest level in a decade. Staff positions are also set to decrease from 16,126 in 2025 to 8,540 in 2027. The agency aims to reform policies and prioritize emergency interventions, while facing financial pressures exacerbated by reduced contributions, particularly from the U.S. The budget is still preliminary and awaits approval in October.