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United States Announces Third Withdrawal from UNESCO Effective 2026

The State Department said continued participation no longer served US interests after accusing UNESCO of anti-Israel bias.

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« Le retrait des États-Unis ne fera pas faiblir notre engagement aux côtés de celles et ceux qui portent ce combat », a commenté Emmanuel Macron après l’annonce de la Maison Blanche.
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Overview

  • The withdrawal will take effect on December 31, 2026, following a State Department review of UNESCO’s direction and policies.
  • The State Department accused UNESCO of anti-Israel bias and of promoting divisive social and cultural causes in its decision to exit.
  • US funding for UNESCO has declined to $75 million annually, representing just 8% of its budget compared to about 20% before 2017.
  • The United States will retain membership on UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee despite leaving the broader agency framework.
  • France pledged unwavering support for UNESCO after the announcement and Israel’s foreign minister praised the move as necessary to ensure fair treatment of Israel within the UN system.