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Amid major US funding shortfalls and growing financial uncertainty, UN staff are facing widespread anxiety over job security, benefits, and mental health. Agencies such as OCHA, WFP, UNICEF, and UNHCR are reducing staff, closing offices, and scaling back programs. The UN Staff Union and Staff Management Committee are emphasizing mental health support and monitoring the impacts of the Secretary-General's UN80 reform initiative.
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“We believe that prioritizing mental health and well-being is essential during these uncertain times. As such, the Union is preparing a series of Mental Health Sessions to offer practical tips and techniques for managing what may lie ahead.” – UN Staff Union memo
“With multiple global upheavals all over the world, the UN clearly is an institution from which much is expected at this time. But financial cutbacks seriously threaten the UN’s ability to deliver and its staff members’ ability to do their job.” – Dr. Purnima Mane
“The most violent [cuts] that we have seen really hit our humanitarian and development partners because the cuts are immediate... The money is not there. The work’s not getting done.” – UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric
“The Secretary-General’s UN80 Initiative may bring substantial changes to our organization and have significant impact on our conditions of service... we recognize the underlying stress and anxiety it might cause.” – UN Staff Union appeal
“The US owes $1.5 billion to the UN’s regular budget... the total amount the US owes is a hefty $2.8 billion.” – IPS report
“We believe that prioritizing mental health and well-being is essential during these uncertain times. As such, the Union is preparing a series of Mental Health Sessions to offer practical tips and techniques for managing what may lie ahead.” – UN Staff Union memo
“With multiple global upheavals all over the world, the UN clearly is an institution from which much is expected at this time. But financial cutbacks seriously threaten the UN’s ability to deliver and its staff members’ ability to do their job.” – Dr. Purnima Mane
“The most violent [cuts] that we have seen really hit our humanitarian and development partners because the cuts are immediate... The money is not there. The work’s not getting done.” – UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric
“The Secretary-General’s UN80 Initiative may bring substantial changes to our organization and have significant impact on our conditions of service... we recognize the underlying stress and anxiety it might cause.” – UN Staff Union appeal
“The US owes $1.5 billion to the UN’s regular budget... the total amount the US owes is a hefty $2.8 billion.” – IPS report
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