With the US presidential election around the corner, the United Nations is gearing up for potential challenges if President Donald Trump secures a second term. During his first term, Trump suspended funding for vital UN agencies focused on health and family planning, and withdrew from key bodies like UNESCO and the Human Rights Council.
These moves have sparked concerns about the future of global cooperation and support for essential programs that benefit countries worldwide, especially developing nations in the Global South.
UN officials worry that further funding cuts could hinder efforts in peacekeeping, combating pandemics, and addressing climate change—issues that directly affect young people around the globe.
As the world awaits the election results, the UN is preparing for all scenarios, hoping to continue its mission of promoting peace and development, regardless of political shifts.
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