GENEVA: The United Nations human rights chief said on Wednesday his office was in “survival mode” due to major funding cuts from global donors, while rights violations and needs in conflict-affected areas surge.“Our resources have been slashed, along with funding for human rights organizations – including at the grassroots level – around the world. We are in survival mode,” said the High Commissioner for the UN human rights office (OHCHR) told reporters.
GENEVA: The United Nations human rights chief said on Wednesday his office was in “survival mode” due to major funding cuts from global donors, while rights violations and needs in conflict-affected areas surge.
“Our resources have been slashed, along with funding for human rights organizations – including at the grassroots level – around the world. We are in survival mode,” said the High Commissioner for the UN human rights office (OHCHR) told reporters.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said the shortfall has already led to 300 job losses.
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