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Africa-Press – Eritrea. <\/strong><\/span>The US announced Tuesday its third withdrawal from UNESCO effective Dec. 31, 2026, citing the organization’s admission of Palestine as a member and conflicts with the Trump administration’s “America First” foreign policy.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, the United States informed Director-General Audrey Azoulay of the United States\u2019 decision to withdraw from UNESCO,” State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a statement.<\/p>\n

She said continued involvement in the Paris-based agency “is not in the national interest” of Washington.<\/p>\n

‘Globalist agenda’ criticized<\/b><\/p>\n

Bruce said UNESCO advances “divisive social and cultural causes” and maintains a focus on UN Sustainable Development Goals, describing them as a “globalist, ideological agenda for international development at odds with our America First foreign policy.”<\/p>\n

The spokesperson called UNESCO’s 2011 decision to admit Palestine as a member state “highly problematic, contrary to US policy,” saying it contributed to “anti-Israel” rhetoric within the organization.<\/p>\n

Repeating pattern<\/b><\/p>\n

The withdrawal repeats the Trump administration’s 2018 exit from the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization over alleged “anti-Israel bias” and organizational mismanagement.<\/p>\n

Washington previously withdrew from the institution in 1984, under the administration of then-President Ronald Reagan, due to concerns about the agency’s “extraneous” politicization, along with other reasons.<\/p>\n

Under Former President Joe Biden in 2023, the US rejoined as UNESCO’s 194th member state.<\/p>\n

Bruce said continued US participation in international organizations would focus on “advancing American interests with clarity and conviction.”<\/p>\n

UNESCO chief \u2018deeply’ regrets decision<\/b><\/p>\n

Azoulay said she \u201cdeeply\u201d regrets US President Donald Trump’s decision to again withdraw from the organization.<\/p>\n

“This decision contradicts the fundamental principles of multilateralism,” said Azoulay.<\/p>\n

She said the withdrawal reasons remain unchanged from seven years ago despite profound changes in political tensions and the agency’s role as “a rare forum for consensus.”<\/p>\n

Azoulay disputed US claims, highlighting UNESCO’s Holocaust education efforts and fight against antisemitism.<\/p>\n

“However regrettable, this announcement was anticipated, and UNESCO has prepared for it,\u201d said Azoulay.<\/p>\n

She emphasized organizational reforms and funding diversification since 2018. US contributions now represent 8% of UNESCO’s budget compared to 40% for some UN entities, while the organization’s overall budget has steadily increased, she emphasized.<\/p>\n

“The organization is better protected in financial terms,” Azoulay said, noting doubled voluntary contributions since 2018 and no planned layoffs.<\/p>\n

She affirmed UNESCO welcomes all nations and will maintain partnerships with the American private sector, academia and non-profit organizations while pursuing political dialogue with the US administration and the American Congress.<\/p>\n

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