Additional Context: According to OHCHR, only 5,000 human rights monitoring missions were conducted in 2025, which is a significant decrease from the 11,000 held in 2024. These monitoring missions are a way to hold states accountable and prevent violations of human rights proactively. It involves field presence, investigations, and engagement with authorities to promote compliance with international law.

Devex Researcher Note: The OHCHR faced a $54.5 million regular budget shortfall and received $242 million less in voluntary contributions than requested in 2025. While framed as a multi-country issue with many donors pulling back, the funding gap was driven in large part by reductions in U.S. foreign assistance — historically the largest source of U.N. human rights funding.

Source: OHCHR