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 2024, the United States provided about $14.3 billion in assessed and voluntary contributions to the United Nations system, making it the world’s largest government contributor. Despite the Trump/Vance administration’s push to dramatically reduce U.N. funding, Congress provided $1.39 billion for Contributions to International Organizations (CIO) and $1.23 billion for U.N. peacekeeping (CIPA) in FY2026 – a combined $2.62 billion. The administration had requested just $264 million for CIO and zero funding for U.N. peacekeeping.
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.