Withdrawing the United States from and Ending Funding to Certain United Nations Organizations and Reviewing United States Support to All International Organizations

Presidential Action February 04, 2025 Document 1058

Summary

On February 3, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the United States' withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and ceased funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), citing concerns over anti-Semitism and alleged ties to terrorism. The order also initiates a review of U.S. participation in UNESCO and other international organizations to ensure alignment with American interests. This move could strain diplomatic relations and potentially alter U.S. engagement in global human rights and educational initiatives, while also sparking legal and political debate over the implications of reduced international collaboration.