United Nations
The Bottom Line
1787 is deeply committed to the United Nations (UN). We believe that the UN plays an essential role in maintaining international peace and security, protecting human rights, delivering humanitarian aid, promoting sustainable development, and upholding international law.
In January 2026 alone, the Trump/Vance administration pulled the U.S. out of 66 multilateral organizations, 31 of which are entities associated with the United Nations. We need to reengage with every single one of these.
In FY2024, the U.S. provided around $14.3 billion to the entire United Nations system, which included nearly $11 billion in voluntary contributions. As the largest financial contributor, the U.S. accounted for roughly 31 percent of total UN revenue. Specific FY2024 enacted funding for core UN accounts included roughly $1.5 billion for International Organizations (CIO) and $1.16 billion for peacekeeping (CIPA).
That is A LOT of money. Therefore, we must MAKE CERTAIN that the UN is operating at a high level and utilizing every penny in the most optimal way.