The United Nations is facing an "imminent financial collapse," according to a letter from the UN chief to member states. António Guterres said the body faced a financial crisis which was "deepening, threatening programme delivery", and that money could run out by July because member states were not paying their fees.⁣ ⁣ The US has cut voluntary funding and withheld mandatory payments to the UN's regular and peacekeeping budgets. Founded in 1945, the 193-member state UN aims to maintain peace, promote human rights, foster development, and coordinate aid. Member contributions are economy-based.⁣ ⁣ #UN #UnitedNations #usa #trump #liquidity