Trump's foreign aid freeze will stop AIDS funding under PEPFAR — a program that's saved millions
Unless there is a waiver, this will stop lifesaving treatment for millions of people in developing countries.
January 27, 2025
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Unless there is a waiver, this will stop lifesaving treatment for millions of people in developing countries.
Officials warned President Akufo-Addo that signing the draconian anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law would have grave consequences.
Britain Tamps Down Its Threat on Foreign Aid to Antigay Countries
President John Magufuli is determined to continue a regime of imprisoning men accused of being gay even if that means losing foreign aid. Â
It's unclear whether Ted Cruz really meant to imply the U.S. should ban foreign aid to countries that use the death penalty for gays and lesbians.
The new Secretary of State Marco Rubio's waiver ensures PEPFAR's vital HIV/AIDS relief continues despite Trump's aid freeze, but the exclusion of gender identity programs raises concerns.
It's unclear if any country or aid group would make that a condition, but just the same, Mugabe would let his drought-stricken country suffer.
Even with certain restrictions against government leadership and international aid, more must be done to prevent Uganda's anti-LGBTQ+ law and the harm it will inflict on queer people, writes the Williams Institute's Ari Shaw.