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UN Faces Financial Crisis Amid Unpaid Dues, Warns Guterres

2/2/2026

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned of a financial collapse caused by unpaid dues, noting the United States has reduced its contributions.
In a letter to all 193 member nations, Guterres warned the UN could run out of funds by July unless dues are paid or unspent funds are redirected.
Only 36 nations have paid their 2026 contributions, leaving $1.57 billion in dues that threaten humanitarian aid and peacekeeping.

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned of a financial collapse caused by unpaid dues, noting the United States has reduced its contributions.
In a letter to all 193 member nations, Guterres warned the UN could run out of funds by July unless dues are paid or unspent funds are redirected.
Only 36 nations have paid their 2026 contributions, leaving $1.57 billion in dues that threaten humanitarian aid and peacekeeping.