America stayed away from UNESCO for ten years, now it will be included again; Will pay 600 million dollars

United Nations: US President Joe Biden's administration said America will rejoin UNESCO. To stop China's increasing influence in UNESCO, America has made up its mind to return to the institution again.

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 08:32 PM (IST)
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America stayed away from UNESCO for ten years, now it will be included again; Will pay 600 million dollars

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced that the US will rejoin the organization. Along with joining the organization of the United Nations, the US will also give its previous outstanding amount of $ 600 million. The United States withdrew from UNESCO nearly ten years ago in protest against UNESCO's move to admit Palestine as a member.
According to US government sources, America has made up its mind to return to the organization again to stop China's growing influence in UNESCO. In the absence of America in the organization, China is increasing its influence by increasing economic cooperation and the power of supporting countries. Due to this, the danger of China's interference in UNESCO's policies has arisen. After this, on the advice of democratic countries, the US government has decided to rejoin UNESCO.
Be aware that UNESCO is currently setting new standards for teaching artificial intelligence and technology in the countries of the world. Richard Verma, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resource Affairs in the US government, last week submitted a letter to UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay to initiate the formalities to rejoin the organization. After this, on Monday, Azole announced to declare a date soon for calling a special session of ambassadors of all member countries.
The organization's 193 member states will likely vote in July on re-inducting the US. Representatives of the organization, which is facing financial difficulties, welcomed the US announcement. It is noteworthy that America gives the most donations to global organizations. Due to the separation of America, UNESCO was facing financial difficulties for the last ten years.
During this time China was increasing its economic contribution to the organization but in return, it also wanted interference in the policies. America's joining UNESCO could give new impetus to UNESCO's program to preserve world heritage buildings, as well as boost its campaign for environmental reform and girls' education.

Muskan Kumawat Journalist & Writer