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Trump is a critical of diversity policies and an alleged pro-Palestin, anti-Israel and pro-china approach to the UN organization.
The United States will again abandon the United Nations Education, Science and Culture Organization (UNESCO), a source of the White House advances this Tuesday to the newspaper. The decision was already made by President Donald Trump.
“President Trump decided to remove the United States from UNESCO – which supports divisive cultural and social causes and ‘woke‘, which are totally in disagreement with the common sense policies that Americans voted in November, ”said White House Deputy spokeswoman Anna Kelly.
According to White House sources, those responsible for the analysis identified concerns with the policies of diversity, equity and inclusion of UNESCO, as well as an alleged favoring to the Palestinian cause and a growing Chinese influence.
The decision comes after a 90 day review Ordinated by Trump in February, which analyzed possible expressions of anti-Semitism and anti-Israel feelings within the organization.
“This president will always put the United States first and ensure that our country’s participation in all international organizations is aligned with our national interests,” the same source said.
Among the points criticized by the Trump administration are the publication of a “anti-racism kit”In 2023, which encouraged the Member States to adopt social justice policies, and the initiative“Transforming MEN’talities”, Launched in 2024, which sought to challenge gender norms through educational campaigns, including the use of video games as a tool against discrimination.
In addition, the White House accused UNESCO of Tomar hostile measures against Israelas the designation of Jewish sacred places such as Palestinian heritage and the systematic use of language that classifies territories as “occupied by Israel.”
Another focus of concern for the Trump administration will be the increasing weight of China In the structure of UNESCO, being the Asian superpower, currently the second largest financier of the entity.
“China has leveraged its influence on UNESCO to promote global standards favorable to Beijing’s interests,” said the White House.
Trump had already ordered the USA from UNESCO in 2017, citing the anti-Israel bias. The first withdrawal occurred in 1983 under Ronald Reagan. In 2023, President Joe Biden the US in the organization, arguing that the American presence was crucial to containing the Chinese influence.
