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August 24, 2022

Report: U.N. Faces Record Aid Shortfall to Address Humanitarian Crises
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The New York Times reports the United Nations is facing a record aid
shortfall to address growing humanitarian crises around the world. While
the U.N. appeals for money for Ukraine have exceeded requests, other
appeals have fallen far short. According to the Times, U.N. appeals are
only 11% funded for Haiti, 12% for El Salvador, 14% for Burundi and 17%
for Burma.


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