UN cash crisis must not hurt developing countries – Nigeria

Nigeria has warned that the United Nations liquidity crisis must not disproportionately undermine human rights assistance to developing and conflict-affected countries.
Nigeria made the call at the 63rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva during discussions on technical assistance and capacity-building.
The country reaffirmed the importance of practical assistance in strengthening national institutions and helping governments implement their international human rights commitments.
“At a time of resource constraint, adequate and predictable funding is essential,” said Amb. Innocent Iwejuo, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN Offices in Geneva.
“The UN liquidit...