UN warns of aid loss for 8.3 million refugees
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has issued a warning that the current funding crisis could lead to the loss of aid for approximately 8.3 million refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide this year, amid rising risks of protection system collapses in some countries. The agency is facing one of its worst funding crises, with available funds decreasing by 24% between 2024 and 2025, and a funding gap of approximately $5.789 billion. As of July 2026, only 32% of the required $8.505 billion has been received, with the number of people under its protection expected to rise to 131.2 million by the end of the year, up from 129.4 million the previous year. Reports indicate that the decline in funding jeopardizes the continuation of refugee registration programs and child protection efforts, causing delays and halts in critical operations in countries such as Chad, Sudan, and Afghanistan, where obstacles are emerging due to resource cuts and limited funding for humanitarian programs.
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