Category Archives: United States of America

US withdraws from Human Rights Council

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On 19 June the United States announced it would withdraw from the Human Rights Council. US Ambassador to the UN called it a “cesspool of political bias” and a a “hypocritical” body that “makes a mockery of human rights” and displayed … Continue reading →

US and Israel withdrawal from UNESCO

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On 12 October 2017 the US decided to withdraw from UNESCO. Israel followed shortly afterwards. The US stated that “This decision was not taken lightly, and reflects U.S. concerns with mounting arrears at UNESCO, the need for fundamental reform in … Continue reading →