UN says Trump funding cuts harm global 'gender equality'

The United Nations lamented the “declining” state of “gender equality” worldwide in a Thursday report that blamed its loss of government funds for the backslide.

UN says Trump funding cuts harm global 'gender equality'

TL;DR

  • The UN reports a decline in global gender equality.
  • Reduced government funding is blamed for the backslide.
  • UN agencies are experiencing weakening gender equality efforts.
  • U.S. funding cuts under President Donald Trump are cited as a cause.
  • The U.S. was previously the UN's largest annual donor.