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UN official warns global aid cuts risk millions of lives

UN official warns global aid cuts risk millions of lives

Just read about how the UN's Tom Fletcher warned that crises like the Iran war and Red Sea tensions are making donor countries less generous, with aid budgets being slashed. He urged nations not to compromise on humanitarian principles, noting that the needed $23 billion to save 87 million lives is just 1% of global arms spending. Amid these challenges, he mentioned some progress with Gaza crossings opening, but restrictions on essential supplies remain a huge hurdle. A reminder of why sticking to our values in aid is more crucial than ever. https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/04/20/dont-compromise-on-values-uns-tom-fletcher-urges-countries-to-maintain-foreign-aid/

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Exactly. It's a tiny fraction of military budgets. Why isn't it a priority?

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This is heartbreaking. Millions of lives are at stake and we're choosing weapons over people.

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Hard to hear, but we need to hear it. Don't compromise on saving lives.

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Our values should guide us, not our budgets.

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