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UN agencies studying effects of U.S. funding pause; WHO urged to fill gaps
Summary
UN officials said they are assessing how a U.S. pause in foreign assistance will affect UN programs; IOM said it is complying with legal orders and evaluating impacts, while the WHO is seeking funding to address potential shortfalls through member states and voluntary donors.
Reporters asked about the possible impact of a pause in U.S. foreign assistance on UN agencies. The UN spokesperson said agencies are studying what the pause means for delayed payments and efforts are underway to ensure funding is sufficient for operations.
On the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the spokesperson said IOM is aware of the U.S. decision to pause funding, is complying with applicable legal orders and continues to analyze impacts. The spokesperson relayed IOM’s statement that the agency remains committed to constructive dialogue with U.S. leadership around mutual benefits of collaboration.
On the World Health Organization, the spokesperson said the UN has emphasized the importance of funding WHO’s work but deferred detailed budget questions to WHO leadership. The spokesperson noted that WHO uses a range of funding mechanisms, including voluntary contributions, and that the organization and member states and donors may seek to make up budget shortfalls.
The spokesperson said UN press office staff would try to make Tom Fletcher and other humanitarian colleagues available to the press once travel and security arrangements permit, but provided no specific schedule or funding figures during the briefing.
