President Donald J. Trump has announced the withdrawal of the United States from certain United Nations organizations, citing their failure to uphold human rights standards. According to the statement, "The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has not fulfilled its purpose and continues to be used as a protective body for countries committing horrific human rights violations."
This move builds on actions taken during Trump's first administration when he ceased funding the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and withdrew from both the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and the UN Educational, Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
The decision reflects ongoing concerns about the effectiveness of these international bodies in addressing human rights issues globally.
