Since World War II, U.S. leadership in international organizations has played an important role in advancing our security and interests in global affairs.
Disengaging from the United Nations and other international organizations diminishes our ability to shape global efforts to curb drug trafficking, the spread of diseases, environmental harm, and other transnational threats to Americans. Ceding U.S. leadership at these organizations also gives our adversaries and competitors opportunities to advance their own agendas at our expense. Sustained U.S.
engagement is needed to secure our interests and ensure that individual rights and the rule of law remain at the heart of international organizations. We ask Congress to support enhanced U.S. leadership at the UN and other international organizations and to support investments in the UN regular and peacekeeping budgets and specialized agencies.
of Americans believe it important for the United States to maintain an active role within the United Nations.
Time and time again, the UN, its subsidiary bodies, and other multilateral structures have proven their value as the most effective mechanisms for international problem-solving. Since taking office, President Biden has taken action to renew historical partnerships and reengage with the world. Yet U.S. contributions, both financial and empirical, to important international institutions and decision-making bodies are still failing to keep pace with critical global needs, from pandemic preparedness and peacekeeping to climate change and malnutrition.
To fully rebuild U.S. leadership and influence at the U.N. and other international organizations, you can urge your elected leaders in Congress and the Administration to: support payment of U.S. dues to the U.N. on-time and in-full, appropriate funds necessary to pay our arrears, increase voluntary contributions to key multilateral funds, including the UN Population Fund, UN Relief and Works Agency, the Global Fund to fight Aids, TB and Malaria, and Green Climate Fund, and play a leading role in efforts to build a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive global financial architecture.