U.N. Orders Agencies to Find Budget Cuts, Including via Staff Moves From N.Y.

The United Nations is preparing for potential budget cuts from the U.S. under President Trump by instructing its agencies to draft relocation plans for staff moving to less-expensive locations like Latin America or Eastern Europe, with a May 15 deadline to finalize proposals. The memo emphasizes cutting costs through relocating functions and reducing redundant roles. Meanwhile, Trump has withdrawn the U.S. from key UN organizations and cut funding for critical initiatives in human rights, climate change, and global health.