"First Lady's Trip to France Celebrates U.S. Return to U.N. Education Organization"

First lady Jill Biden traveled to France and delivered remarks at a UNESCO ceremony, marking the United States' return to the organization after a four-year absence. The U.S. had previously withdrawn from UNESCO due to concerns over bias and the need for reform. Biden's trip is part of the Biden administration's efforts to rejoin multilateral organizations that the Trump administration exited. The first lady emphasized the importance of global cooperation and fighting for values like democracy and human rights. During her visit, she will also honor American service members and discuss U.S. priorities in UNESCO, including Holocaust education and STEM education for women and girls in Africa.