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UN to Cut Budget and Staff Positions

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres proposed cutting the organization's core budget by $577 million and eliminating more than 18% of staff positions next year.

UN to Cut Budget and Staff Positions

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres officially proposed on Monday to cut the organization's core budget by $577 million next year and eliminate more than 18% of staff positions. This move is aimed at streamlining expenses and enhancing the efficiency of the organization amidst limited resources.

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