Orlando, FL — The Florida National Organization for Women (FL NOW) strongly condemns the administration’s decision to withdraw the United States from 66 international organizations, a sweeping move that accelerates the nation’s retreat from global cooperation at a moment when international collaboration is essential to addressing shared challenges.
According to public reporting, the United States is initiating withdrawal from organizations including the Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation, the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, the Global Counterterrorism Forum, and numerous UN‑related bodies. These organizations play critical roles in strengthening democratic institutions, coordinating global security efforts, advancing human rights, and fostering international problem‑solving.
“Walking away from institutions designed to promote cooperation, stability, and shared responsibility is a profound step backward for the United States and for the world,” said Julie Kent, President of Florida NOW. “These withdrawals undermine decades of bipartisan commitment to international engagement and weaken the global partnerships that protect women, families, and communities.”
FL NOW warns that abandoning these organizations will have far‑reaching consequences, including:
- Reduced global coordination on terrorism, migration, climate change, and public health
- Weakened democratic norms and diminished U.S. credibility in defending human rights
- Greater instability in regions where multilateral cooperation is essential
- Loss of U.S. influence in shaping global standards and policies
- Increased isolation at a time when interconnected crises demand collective solutions
“International cooperation is not optional in the twenty‑first century,” said Debbie Deland, VP FL NOW. “From climate disasters to global security threats, no nation can solve these challenges alone. Retreating from the world does not make the United States safer — it makes us more vulnerable. Without participation in world forums, women’s issues and oppression will not get addressed. We can’t allow this isolationism!”
FL NOW calls on Congress, civil society, and allied organizations to oppose this mass withdrawal and to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to global engagement, democratic values, and multilateral problem-solving.
“Women and families in Florida and across the country are directly affected by global instability,” said Debbie Deland, VP FL NOW. “We need leadership that strengthens international cooperation, not dismantles it.”
### Media Contact: Debbie Deland, VP FL NOW, vp@flnow.org, 407 234-6408
