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.
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.