Democracy promotion

The emotional fallout of mass USAID and NGO layoffs – Devex

What cutting USAID could cost the U.S. — and how China, Russia may benefit – NBS

From El Salvador to Honduras, why authoritarians gain from USAID cuts – CS Monitor

Independent media initiatives 

Trump’s aid cuts will lead to a surge in propaganda and misinformation, say press freedom groups – The Guardian

Local newspapers are a lifeline in Ukraine, but USAID cuts may force many to close or become biased mouthpieces – The Conversation

USAID Shutdown Empowers Online Attacks on NGOs and Free Media – Balkan Isight

USA: Trump’s foreign aid freeze throws journalism around the world into chaos – RSF

Sexual and reproductive rights

Where Being Gay Is Punishable by Death, Aid Cuts Are ‘Heartbreaking’ – NY Times

USAID’s reproductive health funding has saved millions of lives. Now it’s gone. – 19th News

USAID freeze endangers India’s diversity programs – DW

An out former USAID official speaks on the fatal global fallout of dissolving its LGBTQ+ programs (exclusive) – Advocate

USAID cuts could lead to 14 million deaths over the next five years, researchers say – NBC

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