UNHCR warns funding crisis risks aid for millions of displaced people
The United Nations refugee agency warned on Tuesday that a severe funding shortfall could leave nearly 8.3 million refugees without assistance this year.
Global funding gap widens sharply
Available money for the agency dropped by 24 percent between 2024 and 2025. By late July, UNHCR had secured only 32 percent of the $8.5 billion it requires to operate. This shortfall forces the organization to cut services even in its most critical areas.
Record numbers face protection risks
The total population under UNHCR mandate is expected to reach 131.2 million by year end. Officials state that support structures are moving toward collapse when funding falls below a specific threshold. Consequently, nearly 8.3 million people are at risk of losing vital aid.
Specific countries hit hardest
Delays in registration affect hundreds of thousands of refugees in Chad who fled conflict in Sudan. In Pakistan, registered Afghan refugees face deportation as resources dwindle. The agency notes that gender-based violence prevention programs could lose access for many women and girls.
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