**US Government Questions UN Aid Groups on Political Affiliations**

Sun Mar 16 2025 05:46:19 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
**US Government Questions UN Aid Groups on Political Affiliations**

US sends controversial questionnaire amid concerns over humanitarian support.


The US administration's recent inquiry raises alarms about the future of humanitarian aid operations globally.

The US government has stirred controversy by sending a 36-question questionnaire to various United Nations aid agencies, prompting concerns about its commitment to global humanitarian efforts. These questions, issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), probe the organizations on their political affiliations, specifically inquiring about any perceived "anti-American" beliefs, and even if they have links to communism.

Among the prominent agencies receiving the questionnaire are the UN Refugee Agency and the International Committee of the Red Cross. The push appears to align with wider efforts under the Trump administration to reduce government spending, particularly in foreign aid. Since taking office, the administration has already withdrawn funding from several international programs, including its exit from the World Health Organization during President Trump's second term.

With many Americans expressing the belief that their country spends too much on foreign aid, the US allocates only a small fraction of its GDP for this purpose compared to European nations. However, its vast economic size means it represents around 40% of global humanitarian funding.

The questionnaire includes a question that asks organizations to confirm they do not collaborate with any parties associated with socialism or communism or receive funding from nations like China or Russia. This has raised concerns for agencies that traditionally receive diverse financial support to conduct their work effectively.

Additionally, the questionnaire's requirements include ensuring that no project comprises elements related to diversity, equity, inclusion, or climate change. This could put organizations like Unicef and the World Food Programme, which include such principles in their mission, in a precarious position.

Professor Karl Blanchet from Geneva University has pointed out that these actions might signal a systematic disengagement from UN partnerships and operations. Critics within the humanitarian sector argue that the questionnaire undermines the principles of neutrality and impartiality integral to their missions, which is about aiding those in need, devoid of political influence.

In response to the OMB's questionnaire, UN agencies have struggled with limited options. Notably, UN Human Rights has opted not to fill out the form, citing its incompatibility with the organization's core principles. The BBC has sought comments from the OMB and US missions at the UN regarding this politically charged inquiry.

Concerns are mounting that such measures could lead to significant funding reductions for humanitarian efforts worldwide, with dire predictions already surfacing regarding the consequences of diminished US aid in regions reliant on it.

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