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US to leave UN cultural agency Unesco again, diplomats say
UNITED STATES, JUL 22 – The US cites UNESCO's anti-Israel bias, pro-Palestinian and pro-China tilt, and divisive cultural policies as reasons for withdrawal, which will take effect at the end of 2026.
- The United States is withdrawing from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization again, with the decision taking effect at the end of December 2026.
- The US has left UNESCO twice before, in 1984 and 2017, due to perceived anti-US bias and anti-Israel bias, respectively.
- The US provides about 8% of UNESCO's total budget, down from about 20% when it previously withdrew from the agency.
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Mangalorean.comUS withdraws from UNESCO again
United Nations: The United States is again withdrawing from UNESCO, accusing it of advancing “divisive social and cultural causes” and focusing too much on sustainable development, State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce announced on Tuesday. This is the second time the US is leaving Paris-based UNESCO under President Donald Trump. Washington had rejoined it two years ago under his predecessor Joe Biden. Having served notice, Bruce said the wi…
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The StandardUS announces leaving UN cultural body UNESCO
The United States on Tuesday announced it has left UNESCO, saying the UN cultural and education agency, best known for establishing world heritage sites, is biased against Israel and promotes "divisive" causes. "Continued involvement in UNESCO is not in the national interest of the United States," the State Department spokeswoman said. The US exit was expected under President Donald Trump, who also ordered withdrawal from the United Nations Educ…
US Withdraws From UNESCO
The US says it will withdraw from UNESCO, the United Nations cultural organization, a repeat of the 2017 withdrawal from the organization. Credit: Billy Wilson – CC BY-NC 2.0 via Flickr. The US has announced it will withdraw from UNESCO, the United Nations cultural organization. This is the Trump administration’s latest move to cut ties with international organizations. The State Department announced the move on Tuesday, with the move being set …
Lawmaker Praises Trump’s Decision to Withdraw From UN’s ‘Anti-Israel Propaganda’ Organization
President Donald Trump is pulling the U.S. out of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization in a move Rep. Randy Fine says he fully supports. “This is an organization that has repeatedly pushed anti-Israel propaganda, from recognizing Palestinian statehood to denying the Jewish connection to holy sites,” Fine, R-Fla., who is Jewish, told The Daily Signal. “It has allowed China to expand its influence and promoted wo…
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