U.S. Pushes U.N. to Rethink DEI and Gender Ideology Focus

The U.S. has cautioned U.N. entities like UNICEF and UN Women against prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender ideology. This action aligns with President Trump's broader agenda to curtail such practices and could influence U.S. funding contributions, critical for these international organizations.

The United States government has issued a warning to U.N. agencies, including UNICEF and UN Women, against emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender ideology. This directive is part of a broader initiative by President Donald Trump to limit such practices at both governmental and international levels.

Since returning to office, President Trump has taken significant strides to remove diversity-focused initiatives within the U.S. government, urging the private sector to follow suit. The administration's latest focus is the United Nations, endangering billions in U.S. financial contributions essential for U.N. operations.

Driven by comments like those from Elon Musk advocating reduced U.N. funding, the U.S. has already minimized its involvement with the U.N. Human Rights Council and withheld financial support from agencies like UNRWA. Washington's pressure has left major U.N. bodies scrambling to align their programs with U.S. expectations.

(With inputs from agencies.)