Paris, June 13 (Agency) The United States will rejoin the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in July, the agency announced. The agency announced on Monday, after years of turbulent relations that culminated in 2017 with a full withdrawal by the US government. New initiatives have been started that allow UNESCO to fully address modern issues like the morality of artificial intelligence or ocean protection, while iconic new field campaigns like the reconstruction of Mosul, Iraq, have allowed the Organization to reaffirm its historical goals.
Last but not least, since 2018 there have been administrative improvements that have improved UNESCO’s efficiency and financial stability. The decision by Congress to authorize financial payments to UNESCO in December 2022 makes it possible for the United States to return. Due to domestic legislation, the United States had already stopped making contributions in 2011 before notifying UNESCO on October 12 of its decision to formally withdraw.The suggested finance scheme must now be presented for approval to the General Conference of UNESCO Member States.In order to make a decision, several Member States have asked that an urgent special session be called.