U.S. withdrawal from UNESCO prompts worldwide calls for multilateralism

The United States has decided to withdraw from UNESCO, the United Nations agency responsible for culture, education and science, a move that has drawn an immediate international response in defence of multilateralism.

Governments and international bodies across the globe have voiced concern over the decision, using it as a rallying point to stress the importance of collective action in addressing shared global challenges.

The episode has reignited debate about the role of international institutions at a time when multilateral frameworks face mounting pressure, with many nations calling for renewed solidarity and engagement rather than retreat from global cooperation.