As the United Nations lays off staff, can the world still come together to make a difference?
- Written by Melissa Conley Tyler, Honorary Fellow, Asia Institute, The University of Melbourne
With United Nations bodies laying off staff following United States funding cuts, it’s fair to ask if the multilateral system – where countries work together towards common goals – is still functioning.
Many UN agencies – including the World Heath Organization, World Food Programme, UNHCR and UNICEF are cutting more than...