- On 20 January 2025, the President of the United States of America issued an Executive Order called "Reevaluating and Realigning U.S. Foreign AID" which ordered a 90-day freeze of all foreign aid pending a review of assistance efforts to ensure alignment with current U.S. foreign policy.
- As a recipient of U.S. foreign assistance, UNAIDS complied with the Executive Order and suspended contracts and activities under those awards.
- On 27 February 2025, UNAIDS received a letter from the U.S. Government/USAID stating they are terminating their agreement with UNAIDS with immediate effect.
- This is a serious development, which impacts the entire HIV response including in the continuity of life-saving HIV services for people living with and affected by HIV, civil society and our partners.
- In the letter, the U.S. Government/USAID stated "detailed instructions will follow." UNAIDS has reached out formally to the U.S. Government for more information.
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