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June 12, 2023
The United States of America has announced its intention to rejoin UNESCO.
Photo: UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay announces the USA’s intention to rejoin UNESCO. June 12, 2023. UNESCO Headquarters, Paris. Image provided by & copyright © UNESCO/Christelle ALIX.
Paris, June 12, 2023 - UNESCO’s Director-General, Audrey Azoulay, announced today that the United States of America had officially notified her of its intent to rejoin the organization in July. This decision follows USA’s concrete financing plan welcomed by UNESCO representatives from 193 member countries.
In a letter to the Director-General, the U.S. Department of State expressed satisfaction with UNESCO’s modernized management and reduced political tensions in recent years. UNESCO’s initiatives have enabled the organization to reconnect with its historical ambitions. These initiatives include tackling contemporary challenges such as the ethics of artificial intelligence and ocean protection. Additionally, administrative reforms implemented since 2018 have made UNESCO more efficient and financially sound.
The return of the United States to UNESCO was made possible by a congressional agreement in December 2022 authorizing financial contributions to the organization. The U.S. suspended its contributions in 2011 due to domestic legislation before notifying UNESCO of its decision to withdraw legally on October 12, 2017.
The UNESCO Administration must now submit the proposed financing plan to the UNESCO Member States General Conference for approval. Certain Member States have requested that an extraordinary session be held soon for a taking a decision.
UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay remarked that the United States’ decision to rejoin the organization is a vital act of confidence in UNESCO, its multilateralism, and the centrality of its mandate in culture, education, science, and information.
Source: UNESCO, Paris
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