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UNHCR funding cuts risk displaced people
UNHCR funding cuts threaten millions of refugees with loss of protection.
In brief
UNHCR funding cuts threaten millions of refugees with loss of protection. UNHCR faces 24% funding drop, risking access to registration and protection for 8 million displaced people. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
UNHCR funding shortfall
Millions of refugees risk losing essential protection as UNHCR faces 24% funding cut.
24% funding drop
UNHCR reported a 24% reduction in finances last year, representing 35% of needed resources.
3 billion funding secured
UNHCR secured $3 billion for programmes but this is only 35% of required resources.
Double burden on host countries
Host countries face double burden as they support refugees and their own populations.
300,000 refugees in Chad
300,000 refugees in Chad wait for registration after fleeing Sudan.
Registration risks
Without registration, refugees face detention and other negative harms.
What it means
UNHCR faces 24% funding drop, risking access to registration and protection for 8 million displaced people.
