The United States recently expressed its positions on various resolutions discussed at the United Nations General Assembly. The U.S. delegation voiced its dissent regarding several proposals, citing concerns over internationalization and implications for U.S. policies.
Regarding a resolution on Judicial Well-being in Nauru, the U.S. representative stated, “The United States votes no on this resolution because this resolution represents internationalization of Self Care movement and migration of it into domains where it does not belong.”
In discussions about Education for Democracy in Mongolia, the U.S. emphasized free speech concerns: “The discussion of misinformation and disinformation in OP 9 is an unequivocal redline for the United States... Our schools should instead be bastions of free speech.” Additionally, they highlighted issues with Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), arguing that they conflict with U.S. sovereignty.
The establishment of a UN Regional Centre for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan was met with skepticism by the U.S., despite joining consensus: "Kazakhstan needs neither an expanded UN system nor the SDGs in order to prosper; it should, instead, make sovereign decisions for its people..."
On another note, concerning an International Day of Hope proposed by Karibati, the U.S. opted to vote against it due to overlap with existing observances and references conflicting with domestic policies: “This resolution... contributes to the unnecessary proliferation of multiple international days...”
Finally, reflecting on a resolution commemorating the Eightieth Anniversary of the End of World War II, under President Trump’s leadership, the U.S. reiterated its dedication to peace efforts: "As we pause to commemorate...the Second World War...we urge all member states to recommit themselves to the bold vision of peace..."