联合国计划削减预算20%并裁员近7000人

Core Points - The United Nations Secretariat is preparing to cut its budget by 20%, amounting to $3.7 billion, and reduce approximately 6,900 positions due to a financial crisis partially triggered by the United States [1] - The Secretariat has requested staff to detail the budget reduction plans by June 13, with the cuts set to take effect on January 1 of the next budget cycle [1] - The financial crisis is linked to the U.S. reducing foreign aid during the Trump administration, which adversely affected UN humanitarian agencies [1] - The U.S. contributes nearly 25% of the UN's funding and currently owes approximately $1.5 billion in dues [1] - The budget cuts are part of a review initiative called "UN80" that was launched in March [1]