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771 US To Withdraw From UNESCO Again

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msmash @ Slashdot · 07/23/2025 22:10 EDT

US To Withdraw From UNESCO Again

The United States will withdraw from UNESCO for the second time in eight years, with the departure taking effect December 31, 2026. The State Department announced the decision yesterday, ending the country's brief two-year return to the Paris-based United Nations science and cultural organization. The US previously withdrew from UNESCO in 2017, cutting off more than 22% of the agency's funding. The American contribution now represents 8% of UNESCO's current $900 million annual budget, making the financial i

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