UNICEF voiced concern over UK’s core fund reduction to the agency

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NEW YORK, 10 June, 2021 (TON): On Thursday, UNICEF voiced concern about UK government’s decision to reduce funding to the agency.

The agency said in a statement, "We depend on these resources to sustain our humanitarian and development programs for millions of children around the world, helping us to reach them before, during and after crises."

"Any cuts to these vital funds will have serious consequences for the most vulnerable children, especially now that the Covid-19 pandemic has led to a global spike in the number of those in need of essential education, protection, health and water services.

"We estimate that 150 million additional children are living in multidimensional poverty because of the pandemic," the statement added.

The UK government has announced a 60 per cent reduction in funding to the UNICEF..

Moreover, in addition, it has also announced pauses and reductions to earmarked contributions for UNICEF programming at the local, regional and global levels.

 

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