October 7, 2025|
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|about 2 months agoUNHCR Geneva Cuts 5,000 Jobs Amid Global Funding Crisis
UN Refugee Agency headquarters in Geneva announces severe staff reductions and operational cuts worldwide as funding shortfall threatens humanitarian operations.
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- UNHCR has cut nearly 5,000 jobs globally due to funding crisis
- Changes or closures affected 185 UNHCR offices worldwide
- UNHCR needs $300 million by end of 2025 to avoid deficit
By The Numbers
$3.9 billion
Expected funding for 2025
$1.3 billion
Funding shortfall
$8.5 billion
Funding request for 2026
They Said
"I don't think this is just a financial crisis"
"Without additional funds, the UNHCR will face a very difficult start to 2026"
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Unprecedented Job Cuts at UNHCR Geneva
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Global Operational Impact
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Financial Crisis Details
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