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US funding cuts to UN population agency based on ‘inaccurate perception’ – UN chief

US funding cuts to UN population agency based on ‘inaccurate perception’ – UN chief

Apr 05, 2017, at 05:19 am

New York, Apr 4(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday voiced deep regret at the decision by the United States to cut financial support for the United Nations population agency, stating that the announcement is based on a misinterpretation of the UN agency’s work.

UN warns funding cuts threaten aid to Syrian refugees and hosts, as Brussels conference opens

UN warns funding cuts threaten aid to Syrian refugees and hosts, as Brussels conference opens

Apr 05, 2017, at 05:18 am

New York, Apr 4(Just Earth News): As a major international conference on Syria gets underway in Brussels, United Nations agencies have warned that a sluggish financial support by Member States would put vital assistance for millions of refugees and the communities hosting them at risk.