New York, USA (HRNW) – The UN General Assembly has finalized a 2026 budget that implements the “UN80” reform, resulting in the elimination of 117 posts at the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR). HRNW investigation reveals that these cuts disproportionately target the human rights pillar, slashing its capacity by roughly 16.7%. Experts warn that defunding these mandates—often vacant due to a long-standing hiring freeze—will severely hinder the UN’s ability to investigate grave abuses and protect human rights defenders on the ground.
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