U.N. Refugee Agency Slashes Jobs Amid Funding Shortfall
The U.N. refugee agency has cut around 3,500 positions following a funding decline. Efforts will now focus on impactful activities for refugees, utilizing streamlined structures. The reduction has led to a 30% decrease in staffing costs, according to Filippo Grandi, the High Commissioner for Refugees.
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The United Nations refugee agency announced a significant personnel reduction on Monday, with around 3,500 staff positions cut after a sharp decrease in humanitarian funding.
Filippo Grandi, the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, stated that the organization will channel its resources towards activities that provide the most substantial impact for refugees, supported by a more efficient headquarters and regional bureau framework.
The reduction in fixed positions and the non-renewal of temporary contracts have cumulatively led to a 30% reduction in staffing expenses, the Geneva-based agency confirmed.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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