The US government currently owes the UN's cultural and educational organisation around US$300 million, after payments were stopped four years ago. Contributions from Washington used to account for 22% of UNESCO's budget. As a result of its non-payment, the US lost voting rights to UNESCO's General Assembly in late 2013, but they retain a seat on the executive board, and Secretary Kerry said that he was proud the US was running for election once again.
Jumuiya za kikanda zinawajibu mkubwa katika utawala na majukumu ya kimataifa kwanza kuhakikisha usalama, maendeleo na haki za binadamu katika maeneo yao, na pili kuunga mkono juhudi za Umoja wa Mataifa kupigia chepuo malengo haya duniani kote, amesema mwakilishi wa sera za mambo ya nje na usalama wa nchi 27 za muungano wa Ulaya Catherine Ashton, kwenye baraza la usalama la Umoja wa Mataifa.