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The Patriarchy's Secret Weakne...

A quotation from Brecht

Truly, I live in dark times!
The guileless word is folly. A smooth forehead
Suggests insensitivity. The man who laughs
Has simply not yet had
The terrible news.
–
What kind of times are they, when
A talk about trees is almost a crime
Because it implies silence about so many horrors?
That man there calmly crossing the street
Is already perhaps beyond the reach of his friends
Who are in need?
 
[Wirklich, ich lebe in finsteren Zeiten!
Das arglose Wort ist töricht. Eine glatte Stirn
Deutet auf Unempfindlichkeit hin. Der Lachende
Hat die furchtbare Nachricht
Nur noch nicht empfangen.
–
Was sind das für Zeiten, wo
Ein Gespräch über Bäume fast ein Verbrechen ist
Weil es ein Schweigen über so viele Untaten einschließt!
Der dort ruhig über die Straße geht
Ist wohl nicht mehr erreichbar für seine Freunde
Die in Not sind?]

Bertolt Brecht (1898-1956) German poet, playwright, director, dramaturgist
Poem (1938 ca.), “To Those Born Later [An die Nachgeborenen],” sec. 1, Svendborger Gedichte (1939) [tr. Willet / Manheim / Fried (1976)]

More about (and translations of) this quote: wist.info/brecht-berthold/8219…

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Finally got round to winding down my Facebook account. Left all the groups/pages etc. Not leaving as some people still find me and message me on there but I won't be logging in or looking at it any longer! #facebook #meta #withdrawal #boost

Finally got round to winding down my Facebook account. Left all the groups/pages etc. Not leaving as some people still find me and message me on there but I won't be logging in or looking at it any longer!
#facebook #meta #withdrawal #boost

What the U.S.’ Withdrawal from the WHO Means for Public Health – TIME

Jan 22, 2026 11:08 AM PT

The U.S. Has Pulled Out of the WHO. Here’s What That Means for Public Health

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by Alice Park, Senior Correspondent

The U.S. was one of the first countries to join the World Health Organization (WHO) when it was created in 1948 as part of the United Nations. But on Jan. 22, 2026, it officially withdrew from the global health group.

The U.S. has historically been the largest funder to the WHO, through both its assessed and voluntary contributions, so the departure is poised to disrupt both global and domestic health. “This is one of the most penny-wise and billion-dollar-foolish moves,” says Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota.

Here’s what to know.

Is the U.S. officially out of the WHO?

The WHO’s charter does not contain a clause allowing member states to withdraw. But in agreeing to join decades ago, the U.S. Congress included an option to leave the organization as long as the U.S. gave a year’s notice and met its financial obligations by paying its dues in full.

The first condition appears to have been met: A year ago, President Donald Trump gave notice that the U.S. would withdraw. But the U.S. has not paid its outstanding dues—including from the final year of the Biden Administration.

The WHO’s principal legal officer Steven Solomon said during a press briefing on Jan. 13 that the matter will be discussed by the organization’s executive board, which is scheduled to meet in February, and those talks could extend to the General Assembly that meets in May. “We look forward to member states discussing this,” he said. “Because these questions of withdrawal—questions of the conditions, the promise, and agreement reached between the U.S. and World Health Assembly [of the WHO]—these are issues reserved for member states, and not issues WHO staff can decide.”

Will the U.S. be prevented from working with the WHO?

Dr. Tedros Ghebreysus, WHO Director-General, has said he is open to accepting the U.S. back as a member and hopes it will reconsider the decision to withdraw.

“WHO has signaled—very intentionally, I think—that they want to continue to work with the U.S.,” says Dr. Judd Walson, chair of international health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. “The flag of the United States continues to fly outside the WHO building [in Geneva], and that’s not a mistake. It’s a very intentional signal that they welcome us to re-engage.”

Read More: Bill Gates: I’m Still Optimistic About Global Health

Osterholm says researchers will likely continue to stay in touch with their global-health colleagues, but on an individual level that lacks the coordination and clout of federal-level participation. The yearly update of the flu vaccine is a good example. “The flu world has always been very close globally,” he says. “I am quite convinced that there will be unofficial information-sharing among this group. The question is, at what point does that information have to be official in order for companies to take action deciding which vaccine strains they are going to use?”

Walson sits on a few WHO committees and says he asked his colleagues there whether the U.S. decision changed his ability to participate. “They said absolutely not—that as a U.S. citizen, I still have the capacity to participate in the workings of the WHO. And there are scientists and technical experts engaging to continue to maintain our access [to the WHO] at the individual level. Clearly we have lost the coordination of all of these activities, but we will still have some engagement.”

Solomon echoed that intention. “While there is an open question when and how withdrawal happens, there is not an open question about what the constitution says about WHO’s overall mission. The constitution sets out the objective for the organization, of health for all people, wherever they live and without discrimination.”

What will change now that the U.S. is no longer a member of the WHO?

One of the first things that could change for U.S. scientists is their access to databases that are important for monitoring infectious diseases like influenza, as well as emerging threats that could affect the health of Americans, such as COVID. While many of these data sources are public, and U.S. scientists will continue to access them, they might not have as much insight into how the raw data were collected and processed, says Walson. That could be important for understanding how to interpret the information and for getting a head start on potentially dangerous outbreaks of new infectious diseases. 

Continue/Read Original Article Here: What the U.S.’ Withdrawal from the WHO Means for Public Health | TIME

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What the US withdrawal from UN bodies could mean for climate, trade and development – UN News

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9 January 2026 UN Affairs

The United States’ intention to withdraw from a host of UN bodies announced this week targets programmes and initiatives focusing on a wide range of crucial areas, including the climate crisis, trade, gender and development.

When UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric briefed correspondents in New York on Thursday following the release of the White House Memorandum, he insisted that the Organization will continue to carry out its mandates from Member States “with determination.”

Wednesday’s memorandum states that the US administration is “ceasing participation in or funding to those entities to the extent permitted by law.” 

Several of the bodies listed in the memo are funded principally or partially by the regular UN budget, implying that voluntary funding will be impacted, although central funding will continue.

However, the White House notes that its funding review of international organisations “remains ongoing,” and it is currently unclear what the impact of the announcement will be. 

Here’s a breakdown of the 31 UN entities mentioned in the memorandum, and how they are making a positive difference to people, communities and nations, worldwide.

African affairs

• Office of the Special Adviser on Africa: Provides informed advice on the continent, ensures UN actions in the continent are coherent and aligned with people’s needs 
• Permanent Forum on People of African Descent: Aims to improve safety, quality of life and development of people of African descent, provides advice to the UN Human Rights Council

Climate and Environment

• UN Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (UN-REDD): Provides technical assistance, policy guidance and financing for sustainable forest management
• UN Energy; Coordinates the work of 30 UN agencies and international organisations to promote access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all
• UN Framework Convention on Climate Change; The UNFCCC, which organises the climate COPs or summits, is central to enabling international cooperation and ensuring transparency and accountability in tackling climate change
• UN Oceans; Strengthens UN collaboration on ocean issues such as the protection of marine ecosystems, promotion of sustainable ocean use and advancing global ocean governance
• UN Water: Coordinates work on water and sanitation issues and promotes the sustainable management of water resources

Coordination

• UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination; Brings together the heads of UN organisations to ensure unified action on global challenges and the effective delivery of the UN’s mandates

Development

• UN Human Settlement Programme (UN Habitat): Promotes sustainable towns and cities and provides technical and policy advice for the improvement of living conditions and the reduction of urban poverty

Education Cannot Wait ensures more children receive an education (file)

Education and training

• UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR): Provides training and capacity-building for individuals, organisations, and countries (especially developing nations) on areas like diplomacy, sustainable development, climate change and crisis management
• UN System Staff College: Equips UN personnel with learning, training and advisory services to ensure a capable, adaptable and collaborative UN workforce
• UN University: The UN’s global think tank and postgraduate teaching organisation conducts research and provides policy advice on pressing global issues
• Education Cannot Wait: The UN global fund dedicated to education in emergencies and protracted crises, to ensure that children and youth affected by conflict, displacement, and disasters have access to safe, quality education

Gender

• The agency for gender equality and the empowerment of women (UN Women): Works to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, promotes gender equality, and empowers women globally

Health

• UN Population Fund (UNFPA): Promotes sexual and reproductive health and rights for all, promotes gender equality and collates population data for development, helping to reduce maternal mortality and expand access to family planning

International Law

• International Law Commission: Mandates the development and codification of international law by drafting legal instruments and clarifying principles; fostering the rule of law, and supporting peaceful relations among states
• International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals: Carries out essential functions of the former International Criminal Tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia, completing ongoing cases, protecting witnesses and preserving archives, ensuring accountability for serious international crimes

Reducing conflict and violence

• Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Children in Armed Conflict: Leads global advocacy and monitoring to protect children affected by armed conflict
• Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children: Advocates globally to prevent and eliminate all forms of violence against children
• Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict: Leads UN efforts to prevent and respond to conflict-related sexual violence by advocating for survivors, engaging with governments and armed groups to end violations, and promoting accountability
• Peacebuilding Commission: Support peace efforts in countries emerging from conflict by coordinating resources, providing strategic advice, and fostering partnership
• Peacebuilding Fund: Providesflexible funding for peacebuilding initiatives for the prevention of relapses into violence and the establishment of long-term stability and development
• UN Alliance of Civilizations: Promotes dialogue and cooperation among nations, cultures and religions to counter polarisation and extremism
• UN Register of Conventional Arms: Invites Member States to report annually on imports, exports and holdings of major conventional weapons, reducing the risk of armed conflict through greater openness in arms transfers

Trade and the Economy

• Department of Economic and Social Affairs: Generates and analyses economic, social and environmental data, helping nations to address pressing development challenges
• Economic Commissions for Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and the Pacific and Western Asia: These regional commissions provide policy guidance, facilitate intergovernmental dialogue and build capacity for sustainable and inclusive development
• International Trade Centre: Empowers small and medium-sized enterprises in developing and transitioning economies through trade and market intelligence, technical assistance and capacity building
• UN Conference on Trade and Development: Helps developing countries to integrate into the global economy by providing research, policy analysis, and technical assistance on trade, investment, finance, and technology

Continue/Read Original Article Here: What the US withdrawal from UN bodies could mean for climate, trade and development | UN News

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FYI the US is not withdrawing from 66 "International Organizations, Conventions, and Treaties" - this is a dishonest framing by the Trump administration. Most of the entities listed in the memorandum of 7 Jan 2026 are only commissions, coordination mechanisms and sub-organs of international organizations. A few of them are quite important (e.g. International Law Commission) and many do good work, but most of them are not international organizations.

For example, you have the United Nations (the international organization) which has an organ called the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) , which created a commission called the "Economic Commission for Africa". The US is only withdrawing from the commission (and 3 other regional commissions), not ECOSOC or the UN as a whole.

Why does this matter? There are not that many international organizations in the world and withdrawing is a major step with long-term consequences. By contrast there are many, many thousands of mechanisms, commissions and sub-organs. Withdrawing from 66 of these will certainly do some damage, in particular because the withdrawal focuses on entities working on climate change, democracy, the rule of law, disarmament, peace and humanitarian issues. However, this is an entirely different impact on the international order than withdrawing from the UN or the WTO, for example.

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A quotation from Samuel Johnson

   The greater part of the admirers of solitude, as of all other classes of mankind, have no higher or remoter view, than the present gratification of their passions. Of these, some, haughty and impetuous, fly from society only because they cannot bear to repay to others the regard which themselves exact; and think no state of life eligible, but that which places them out of the reach of censure or control, and affords them opportunities of living in a perpetual compliance with their own inclinations, without the necessity of regulating their actions by any other man’s convenience or opinion.
   There are others, of minds more delicate and tender, easily offended by every deviation from rectitude, soon disgusted by ignorance or impertinence, and always expecting from the conversation of mankind more elegance, purity and truth, than the mingled mass of life will easily afford. Such men are in haste to retire from grossness, falsehood and brutality; and hope to find in private habitations at least a negative felicity, an exemption from the shocks and perturbations with which publick scenes are continually distressing them.
   To neither of these votaries will solitude afford that content, which she has been taught so lavishly to promise. The man of arrogance will quickly discover, that by escaping from his opponents he has lost his flatterers, that greatness is nothing where it is not seen, and power nothing where it cannot be felt: and he, whose faculties are employed in too close an observation of failings and defects, will find his condition very little mended by transferring his attention from others to himself: he will probably soon come back in quest of new objects, and be glad to keep his captiousness employed on any character rather than his own.

Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) English writer, lexicographer, critic
Essay (1754-01-19), The Adventurer, No. 126

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„Mediators of delicate truce say troop removal and deployment of international force crucial to second phase.“

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/06/qatar-and-egypt-urge-israeli-withdrawal-to-secure-next-step-in-gaza-peace-deal

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»Israeli PM Netanyahu says he will meet Trump, second phase of Gaza plan ‘close’«
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