The United Nations human rights office is facing a severe funding crisis, prompting UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk to launch a $400 million appeal to address the shortfall for 2026. Türk described the situation as being in 'survival mode,' highlighting that the office's ability to document abuses and support victims is under threat due to financial constraints. According to Al Jazeera, the office's regular budget for 2025 was $246 million, but it received only $191.5 million, leading to cuts in operations across 17 countries. This financial strain comes at a time when global human rights are under significant assault, as noted by the Tribune Latest, which quoted Türk saying, 'We are a lifeline for the abused, a megaphone for the silenced.'