Norway - proposed cuts in aid budget and contributions to UN Agencies - by up to 75% for UNICEF : UNRIC
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Further to my earlier email, there is 75% cut for UNICEF from Norway. Other Scandinavia nations rumoured follow.
It will be rough for this year.
Lou
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Summary
António Guterres expressed concerns to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre over Norway’s proposal to use part of its aid budget to cover the costs of hosting refugees domestically. While acknowledging Norway’s historical support for the UN, Guterres warned that the cuts would significantly impact key UN agencies, including UNICEF (by up to 75%) and UNDP (by 95%). The total reduction to UN organizations would be 14%.
Further to my earlier email, there is 75% cut for UNICEF from Norway. Other Scandinavia nations rumoured follow.
It will be rough for this year.
Lou
Click here for the article
Summary
António Guterres expressed concerns to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre over Norway’s proposal to use part of its aid budget to cover the costs of hosting refugees domestically. While acknowledging Norway’s historical support for the UN, Guterres warned that the cuts would significantly impact key UN agencies, including UNICEF (by up to 75%) and UNDP (by 95%). The total reduction to UN organizations would be 14%.
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