The United Nations is introducing several restrictions at its headquarters to cut costs amid financial difficulties, the ag. Bloomberg.
According to him, the cost-saving measures include banning operators and translators from working overtime, limiting the opening hours at the entrances of the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan, reducing the hours of air conditioning, and a moratorium on the hiring of new employees.
The agency notes that the UN has long experienced financial difficulties as major donors, including the United States, often delay payments. Difficulties have also been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the decision by former US President Donald Trump's administration to cut funding for humanitarian and development efforts.
The number of key Security Council meetings on the situation in Gaza and the conflict in Ukraine has also been reduced due to financial constraints. Holding one meeting of the UN Security Council costs approximately 15 thousand dollars.