UN Chief: World is ‘Paralyzed’ and Equity is Slipping Away
SnopesNov 26, 2022
UN Warns of Funding Shortfall Amid Soaring Crises
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The Facts
The United Nations has appealed for $46B in funding for 2024 to continue its humanitarian missions worldwide, including in the Palestinian territories, Sudan, and Ukraine
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said in its Global Humanitarian Overview for 2024, that over 300M people will need humanitarian support of some kind next year due to economic stress, climate emergencies, and conflict.
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
The global humanitarian outlook for next year is bleak. Conflict, natural disasters, and economic pressures will continue to threaten the lives of vulnerable people worldwide. The global community must address this urgent flash appeal to further support the UN system — the lives of millions of people are on the line.
Establishment-critical narrative
The UN system is not devoid of controversy. Inadequate oversight has left millions of dollars of funds open to misuse, and some development projects have been subject to fraud and corruption. As an organization, the UN receives an enormous amount of funding every year. Perhaps it's time to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the UN and its bureaucracy.
