UN rights chief warns his office is in ‘survival mode’ over funding crisis

Volker Turk appeals for $400m after cuts to operations in 17 countries.

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The human rights chief of the United Nations says his office has been pushed into “survival mode” as he appealed for $400m to cover its funding needs this year.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said on Thursday that budget cuts last year reduced operations in 17 countries, including Colombia, Myanmar and Chad.

UN rights chief warns his office is in ‘survival mode’ over funding crisis

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