U.S. to Withdraw from 66 International Organizations

Washington — The White House announced today that the United States will withdraw from a total of 66 international organizations, a move that critics warn could significantly deepen the country’s isolation from the global community.

According to the statement, the withdrawal includes 31 United Nations–related bodies and 35 other international and regional organizations. The affected institutions span a wide range of fields, including climate change, human rights, economic development, public health, energy, education, democracy promotion, and environmental protection.

Among the UN-affiliated bodies the U.S. plans to leave are agencies and programs focused on gender equality, population issues, oceans, water resources, human settlements, climate change, peacebuilding, and economic development. The list also includes the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, UN Women, the UN Population Fund, and several economic and social commissions covering Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

The additional 35 organizations include major international forums and agencies such as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the International Renewable Energy Agency, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the Global Counterterrorism Forum, and the International Solar Alliance, among others.

Administration officials have not yet provided detailed explanations for each withdrawal, but the move appears to signal a major shift in U.S. foreign policy, emphasizing national sovereignty over multilateral cooperation.

Experts warn the decision could weaken global efforts to combat climate change, promote human rights, and address international security threats, while also reducing Washington’s influence in shaping global policies.

Further details on the timeline and implementation of the withdrawals are expected in the coming days.