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5 February 2026

Influence of philanthropies in the UN

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Over the last few decades, countries have stopped, delayed, or withheld their UN dues. The UN’s increasing financial needs have led to the acceptance of “voluntary” contributions. Those which come from any entities or individuals and are now its largest income stream. The biggest of these donors are the global philanthropies, which often have differing agendas from the UN’s responsibilities. This report studies these contributions and examines the linkages between donor priorities and UN mandates.

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5 February 2026

Influence of philanthropies in the UN

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On January 7, 2026, the U.S. government announced its withdrawal from 31 UN organisations. This is a shock to the UN system. Several other countries have halted or only partially paid their dues over the years, creating a major funding gap. To cover for it, the UN has turned to “voluntary contributions” which come from philanthropic and private actors. Their misaligned mandates are distorting UN priorities.

Interview with Ambassador Hardeep Puri (Part II)
9 April 2014

Interview with Ambassador Hardeep Puri (Part II)

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Ambassador Hardeep Puri was part of a Gateway House Agenda 2014 panel discussion on India's Foreign Policy agenda for the coming years on Google Hangout. In part-two of a two-part interview, Ambassador Puri speaks to Gateway House about India's position on United Nations Security Council Reform, the role of Multilateral System's in India's Foreign Policy, and the role of Think Tanks in Policy Making in India.

world press Courtesy: World Press
31 July 2012

Rethinking human rights

BY Azadeh Pourzand

World Press republished Gateway House researcher Azadeh Pourzand's article on human rights. She argues that instead of stigmatizing non-Western democracies which do not necessarily support intervention, the West should initiate an inclusive dialogue with these countries.

World policy blog Courtesy: World Policy Blog
13 June 2012

Rethinking Western Intervention and Human Rights

BY Azadeh Pourzand

World Policy Blog republished Gateway House researcher Azadeh Pourzand's article on human rights. She argues that instead of stigmatizing non-Western democracies which do not necessarily support intervention, the West should initiate an inclusive dialogue with these countries.

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1 June 2012

Rethinking human rights

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The failure of Western military interventions to bring peace raises questions about the effectiveness of human rights and calls for its redefinition. Instead of stigmatizing non-Western democracies that do not necessarily support intervention, the West should initiate an inclusive dialogue with these countries.