Source: UN News: Thursday, January 15, 2026 00:01 AM
The United States has recently announced its withdrawal from partnerships and participation in dozens of UN bodies. These UN bodies include programs and initiatives focused on a number of key areas, including the climate crisis, trade, gender equality and development. What will be the effects of all this? After this official announcement by the US, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, while giving information to the journalists, said that the UN will continue to fulfill the mandates assigned by its member countries with ‘determination’. In the memorandum issued by the US President last Wednesday (January 7), it has been said that the country will, to the extent permitted under the law, end its participation in the listed institutions and the financial assistance given to them. Many of the bodies included in this memorandum are financed in whole or in part by the regular budget of the United Nations. This indicates that voluntary financial contributions will be affected, although central funding will continue. However, the White House has clarified that the review process of US funding for international organizations is still ongoing, and it is currently unclear what the actual impact of this announcement will be. Let us, in this memorandum, try to learn a little more about the 31 UN bodies and how they make a positive difference to the lives of people, communities and countries around the world. African Affairs Office of the Special Adviser on Africa: This office provides factual and informed advice on matters relating to the African continent. It also ensures that UN actions on the continent are coordinated and tailored to the needs of the people. Permanent Platform on Peoples of African Descent: The purpose of this platform is to improve the security, quality of life and development of peoples of African descent. It also provides policy advice to the United Nations Human Rights Council. © UNICEF/Raphael Pouget Climate and Environment United Nations Collaborative Program on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (UN-REDD): This program provides technical assistance, policy guidance and financial support to promote sustainable forest management in developing countries. UN Energy: This initiative coordinates the work of 30 UN agencies and international organizations to promote access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. UN Climate Change Framework Convention (UNFCCC): This Framework Convention convenes climate COPs or summits and plays a central role in strengthening international cooperation and ensuring transparency and accountability in tackling climate change. UN Oceans: This initiative strengthens United Nations cooperation on ocean issues such as protecting ocean ecosystems, promoting sustainable use of the oceans and strengthening global ocean governance. UN Water: This body coordinates work related to water and sanitation. and promotes sustainable management of water resources. © WMO/Teguh Prihatna Coordination and Development Initiatives UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination: This Board brings together the heads of all UN organizations to ensure integrated action on global challenges and effective implementation of UN mandates.UN HabitatUN-Habitat): This program promotes sustainable cities and towns and provides technical and policy advice to improve living standards and reduce urban poverty. Education and TrainingUN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR): This institute provides training and capacity building to individuals, organizations and countries (especially developing countries) in areas such as diplomacy, sustainable development, climate change and crisis management. UN System Staff College: This institute provides training, education and training to UN staff. and provides advisory services to ensure a capable, adaptive and collaborative UN workforce. UN University: This is the UN’s global think tank and postgraduate teaching organization, which researches and provides policy recommendations on critical global issues. Education Cannot Wait: This organization is the UN’s global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises, ensuring that children and youth affected by war, displacement and disasters Access to safe and quality education. Organization for Gender Equality and Women Empowerment (UN Women): This organization works to end discrimination against women and girls, promote gender equality, and empower women globally. © UNICEF/Biju Boro HealthUnited Nations Population Fund (UNFPA): This organization promotes sexual and reproductive health and rights for all, promotes gender equality, and collects population data for development. Through this, it helps in reducing maternal mortality and increasing access to family planning. International Law International Law Commission: Its function is to develop and codify international law, which includes preparing legal documents, clarifying principles, promoting the rule of law and supporting peaceful relations between countries. International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Justice Tribunals): This mechanism continues the important functions of the former International Criminal Tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia. This includes completing ongoing cases, protecting witnesses and preserving records, to ensure accountability for serious international crimes. © UNFCCC/Diego Herculano Reducing War and Violence Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children in Armed Conflict: This Office leads global advocacy and monitoring for the protection of children affected by armed conflict. Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children: This Office advocates at the global level to prevent and end all forms of violence against children. Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict: Through this, the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict: Through its efforts, UN efforts are led to prevent and respond to violence. This includes supporting victims, engaging with governments and armed groups, ending violations, and enhancing accountability. Peacebuilding Commission: This body supports peacekeeping efforts in countries recovering from war, coordinating resources, providing strategic advice and fostering partnerships. Peacebuilding Fund: This fund provides sustainable financial support to peacebuilding initiatives to prevent recurrence of violence and achieve long-term sustainable development. Stability and development can be established. UN Alliance of Civilizations: This alliance promotes dialogue and cooperation among nations, cultures and religions, so as to reduce polarization and extremism. UN Register of Conventional Arms: This organization invites UN member states to provide annual reports on imports, exports and stockpiles of major conventional weapons, in order to reduce the risk of armed conflict by increasing transparency in arms transactions. Can be done. © UNICEF/Mackenzie Knowles-Coursin Business and EconomyDepartment of Economic and Social Affairs: This department produces and analyzes economic, social and environmental data to help countries address urgent development challenges. Economic Commissions for Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and the Pacific, and Western Asia: These bodies, regional commissions, provide policy guidance and facilitate intergovernmental dialogue. Facilitate and build capacity for sustainable and inclusive development. International Trade Center (ITC): Empowers small and medium enterprises in developing and transition economies through trade and market information, technical assistance and capacity building. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)UNCTAD): helps developing countries integrate into the global economy, and provides research, policy analysis, and technical assistance on trade, investment, finance, and technology.
