US announces withdrawal from UNESCO

he United States has formally notified the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) of its decision to withdraw from the agency, citing concerns over its alignment with U.S. foreign policy priorities.

In a statement released on July 22, 2025, U.S. Department of State spokesperson Tammy Bruce confirmed the move, describing continued participation in UNESCO as “not in the national interest of the United States.”

“Today, the United States informed Director-General Audrey Azoulay of the United States’ decision to withdraw from UNESCO,” Bruce said.

“Continued involvement in UNESCO is not in the national interest of the United States.”