US turns its back on global efforts for women and children terrorized by violence and conflict

The Trump administration’s move to withdraw the US from these organizations risks undercutting lasting peace and global human rights accountability.

By: Shelley Inglis, Rutgers University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: January 22, 2026

Words: 1,320

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

By Shelley Inglis, Rutgers University

The Trump administration’s recent announcement that it is withdrawing from 66 international organizations and treaties is another blow to the global system where all countries unite to share concerns, agree on rules of conduct and determine agendas for collective action.

Coming on the heels of the U.S. attack on Venezuela – considered a violation of international law – the White House claims, without specific justification, that these organizations …

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