The UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, announced a $90 million funding shortfall leading to a 15% reduction in staff, approximately 300 positions. Major donors have decreased contributions, impacting essential human rights work globally, particularly in countries like Colombia, Myanmar, and Tunisia. The office's budget was $246 million, but it received $67 million less, resulting in a projected deficit of $23 million by year-end. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)