The United States on Tuesday announced it has left UNESCO, saying the UN cultural and education agency, best known for establishing world heritage sites, is biased against Israel and promotes "divisive" causes.
    • floofloof@lemmy.caOP
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      5 days ago

      I know many cultured Americans, but they’re being sidelined by the fascists and one day they’ll be physically attacked by the fascists, unless the fascists are kicked out soon.

  • Maeve@kbin.earth
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    5 days ago

    “UNESCO’s decision to admit the ‘State of Palestine’ as a member state is highly problematic, contrary to US policy, and contributed to the proliferation of anti-Israel rhetoric within the organization,” Bruce said

    • BertramDitore@lemmy.zipEnglish
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      5 days ago

      Yeah, even UNESCO knew he would pull out again, and they prepared for it this time.

      From a different article:

      “I deeply regret President Donald Trump’s decision to once again withdraw the United States of America from UNESCO,” Director-General Audrey Azoulay said, adding the move contradicted fundamental principles of multilateralism.

      “However regrettable, this announcement was expected, and UNESCO has prepared for it,” she said.

      In recent years, Azoulay said, UNESCO had “undertaken major structural reforms and diversified our funding sources”, including with private and voluntary governmental contributions.