The United Nations General Assembly has approved a $3.72 billion budget for 2025.

◻️The United Nations (UN) General Assembly has approved a $3.72 billion budget for 2025. The budget will finance UN programs in key areas such as political affairs, international justice, human rights, humanitarian aid and regional cooperation.

◼️Additional funds were also allocated for Gaza and Syria to address humanitarian crises in the Middle East. Approximately $1 million was added to the budget proposed by UN Secretary General Guterres.

◻️In addition, a new program was approved to provide support to landlocked developing countries. The UN also has a separate budget for peacekeeping operations.