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The United Nations is staff for the first time in its history. The U.N. General Assembly a staff cut for the first time since the international body was in 1945. The decision a reduction of 219 positions, which two per cent of all U.N. posts. In addition, the General Assembly freezes on pay rises for one year and benefits for two years. It in response to pressures from member states to spending. Many governments around the world say they are to meet their share of contributions to the global organisation. Many nations are still from austerity measures after the global financial crisis.

The United States' ambassador to the U.N. Joe Torsella said the cuts were "crucial" and would " unnecessary, duplicative or outdated posts". He the General Assembly: "At a time when the budgets and crucial services of many…organisations have been , these measures will compensation costs in place, until we can in the next session." He : "Our shared goal should be to that the United Nations can the results that it with the amount of resources that member states are collectively able to ." The United States, which 22 per cent of the U.N. budget, the biggest financial contributor to the United Nations.