Source: The Better World Campaign
If you've been following the federal budget process on Capitol Hill, you've probably heard that the UN Regular Budget is among a list of programs the House may defund in the upcoming fiscal year. That's right; for the first time in American history, the U.S. House of Representatives has proposed defunding the United Nations.
(And for more details, read our analysis of the House and Senate appropriations bills.)
This threat to the UN comes at a time when the world is increasingly relying on multilateral institutions to help navigate global challenges like extreme weather events, conflict, and hunger. Fortunately, Americans understand the essential role of the UN. In fact, a majority of registered voters from both sides of the aisle want the U.S. to stay engaged in the organization.
In a recent poll conducted by Morning Consult, 73% of registered voters say that the U.S. should maintain an active role in the UN. A separate survey from the Pew Research Center similarly found that 58% of Americans hold a favorable view of the UN.
Clearly, this message isn't getting to Congress.
That's why we at BWC are doing our part to advocate for multilateral engagement, including joining with more than 55 other organizations to urge full funding of America's international assistance programs and partners.
You can add your voice to the chorus of champions for global cooperation by reaching out to your member of Congress. It only takes a minute to add your name to a message that will go directly to your representative.
The stakes are simply too high to withdraw from the world's most important conversations - and the most significant global body.
(And for more details, read our analysis of the House and Senate appropriations bills.)
This threat to the UN comes at a time when the world is increasingly relying on multilateral institutions to help navigate global challenges like extreme weather events, conflict, and hunger. Fortunately, Americans understand the essential role of the UN. In fact, a majority of registered voters from both sides of the aisle want the U.S. to stay engaged in the organization.
In a recent poll conducted by Morning Consult, 73% of registered voters say that the U.S. should maintain an active role in the UN. A separate survey from the Pew Research Center similarly found that 58% of Americans hold a favorable view of the UN.
Clearly, this message isn't getting to Congress.
That's why we at BWC are doing our part to advocate for multilateral engagement, including joining with more than 55 other organizations to urge full funding of America's international assistance programs and partners.
You can add your voice to the chorus of champions for global cooperation by reaching out to your member of Congress. It only takes a minute to add your name to a message that will go directly to your representative.
The stakes are simply too high to withdraw from the world's most important conversations - and the most significant global body.
