<h1>UN Slashes 20% Staff Across Global Agencies to Combat Budget Crisis and Streamline Critical Operations</h1> The United Nations is seeking a 20% staff reduction across more than 60 offices and agencies to address a critical funding shortfall. The cuts affect approximately 14,000 posts, targeting redundant or non-critical functions. This reform initiative, part of the UN80 program, aims to consolidate operations due to declining resources and incomplete member state contributions. The proposed reductions will be submitted by mid-June and incorporated into the 2026 budget, with potential significant impacts on humanitarian, refugee, and other critical UN programs.