Trump signs executive order to withdraw from dozens of International Organizations

In a move reflecting the full force of his America First policy, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing Washington from 66 international organizations, a decision that could reshape global balances and multilateral diplomacy.

In an official statement released Wednesday, the White House announced that this move stems from President Trump’s view that these entities, including 31 UN agencies, no longer serve the interests of the United States.

The statement clarified that the decision wasn’t arbitrary, but rather the result of an assessment that concluded the policies and actions of these organizations directly conflict with US national interests, making continued membership or funding an unjustified burden.

Despite the magnitude of the decision, the Trump administration has not yet released the full list and specific names of the organizations affected by the withdrawal, opening the door to speculation in international political circles about which entities will lose US support and presence in the coming period.

This decision isn’t isolated, but rather part of a series of actions taken by Trump since the start of his second presidential term on January 20, 2025.

Among the most prominent steps he has taken previously are:

• Paris Climate Agreement: Withdrawal for the second time, confirming his policies in the energy sector.
• Human Rights Council: Leaving the UN body.
• UNRWA: Completely halting funding for the relief and employment of Palestinian refugees.

The complete list of organizations from which the United States has withdrawn:

First — Non-UN organizations (35 organizations):

1. 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy Compact
2. Colombo Plan Council
3. Commission for Environmental Cooperation
4. Education Cannot Wait
5. European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats
6. Forum of European National Highway Research Laboratories
7. Freedom Online Coalition
8. Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund
9. Global Counterterrorism Forum
10. Global Forum on Cyber Expertise
11. Global Forum on Migration and Development
12. Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research
13. Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals, and Sustainable Development
14. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
15. Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
16. International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property
17. International Cotton Advisory Committee
18. International Development Law Organization
19. International Energy Forum
20. International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies
21. International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance
22. International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law
23. International Lead and Zinc Study Group
24. International Renewable Energy Agency
25. International Solar Alliance
26. International Tropical Timber Organization
27. International Union for Conservation of Nature
28. Pan American Institute of Geography and History
29. Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation
30. Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia
31. Regional Cooperation Council
32. Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century
33. Science and Technology Center in Ukraine
34. Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme
35. Venice Commission of the Council of Europe

Second — United Nations organizations and bodies (31 entities):

1. Department of Economic and Social Affairs
2. UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) — Economic Commission for Africa
3. ECOSOC — Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
4. ECOSOC — Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
5. ECOSOC — Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
6. International Law Commission
7. International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
8. International Trade Centre
9. Office of the Special Adviser on Africa
10. Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children in Armed Conflict
11. Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict
12. Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children
13. Peacebuilding Commission
14. Peacebuilding Fund
15. Permanent Forum on People of African Descent
16. UN Alliance of Civilizations
17. UN Collaborative Program on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation
18. UN Conference on Trade and Development
19. UN Democracy Fund
20. UN Energy
21. UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
22. UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
23. UN Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat)
24. UN Institute for Training and Research
25. UN Oceans
26. UN Population Fund (UNFPA)
27. UN Register of Conventional Arms
28. UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination
29. UN System Staff College
30. UN Water
31. UN University

Observers see this mass withdrawal as a diplomatic earthquake, as international organizations lose their biggest funder and political influencer, which may prompt other countries to reassess their roles or leave a vacuum that other international powers may seek to fill.