Picture the world’s top funder ghosting 35 international orgs and 31 UN agencies overnight—UN boss António Guterres voiced deep regrets Thursday over President Donald Trump’s shock withdrawal, but vowed the UN marches on for those who need it.
Trump’s Jan. 7 memo, sparked by Sec. State Marco Rubio’s review under Feb. 2025 Executive Order 14199, axes support for outfits like UNFPA (maternal health), UNFCCC (climate fight), UN Democracy Fund, kids-in-conflict offices, and four UN regional commissions—calling them anti-US interest.
Guterres, via spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, stressed UN Charter binds all nations (US foots 22% regular budget, ~26% peacekeeping) to pay up despite $1.5bn US arrears: “We’ll deliver mandates with determination!” Trump’s review rolls on.
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