US government is opposed to diversity programs in agencies such as UNICEF and UN Women, which fear billions in financing
The United States (USA) warned on 14.FEV.2025 UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) and UN Women not to focus on diversity, equity and inclusion policies, as well as gender -related issues. The information is from
President Donald Trump’s government since his return to the White House on 20.Jan.2025 has worked to eliminate diversity programs (Dei) in the federal government and encourages private companies to follow the same path.
International agencies fear losing billions of dollars in US voluntary financing, UN’s largest contributor. The country accounts for 22% of the organization’s central budget and 27% of the peace budget.
On Friday, the US forced the first vote in 77 years of History of the Executive Council, unsuccessfully trying to veto diversity programs. African representatives defended the maintenance of policies for “Ensure that no child is left behind.”
The world food program has already directed employees to avoid terms related to LGBTQI+ and diversity in official documents. The measure seeks to avoid possible cuts in American financing.
The Trump government also suspended participation in the Human Rights Council, interrupted funding from the Palestinian Assistance Agency (Unrwa) and ordered a revision of support for UNESCO.
