The decision to pull U.S. funding and participation from UNESCO will deal a blow to its work preserving cultural heritage ...

I'm a big fan of UNESCO, one of the world's most prolific and powerful cultural agencies. It stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization-meaning it's part of the UN ...

The United States has announced its decision to withdraw from UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) for the third time in history. With a December 2026 departure ...

State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce announced the U.S. withdrawal from the organization, saying it is “not in the national interest of the United States.” However, the U.S. will remain a full ...

That decision took effect a year later. The United States formally rejoined UNESCO in 2023 after a five-year absence, under the presidency of Joe Biden.

UNESCO and the United States of America have signed an agreement on the funding of a wide-ranging project for the safety of journalists and freedom of expression.

About UNESCO With 194 Member States, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization contributes to peace and security by leading multilateral cooperation on education, science, ...

Since 2015, the program has reached 24 Member States across all UNESCO regions. The current program cycle is supported by the government of Canada and involves the participation of Brazil, Cambodia, ...

Separately, the United States recently rejoined the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which the Trump administration pulled out of in 2017, citing what it ...

The United States announced its intention to rejoin UNESCO in June, and the organization’s 193 member states voted in July to approve the U.S. reentry.

Opinion: Congress can take an inexpensive step toward restoring our country's voice in important discussions, write Barbara Eckstein and John Kenyon.