In 16 countries, and at least one broader region, individual livelihood and income generation work was impacted by the stop-work orders, amounting to thousands of LGBTIQ beneficiaries whose opportunities to escape poverty are now jeopardized.

Date: 2/25

Region: Global

Country: Global

Topic: Gender Equality & Inclusion, Health

Policy Lens: Global Health Security

Additional Context: In February 2025, Outright International published "Defunding Freedom: Impacts of U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts on LGBTIQ People Worldwide.” This report surveyed global LGBTIQ organizations across a total of 35 countries. Read the full report here.

Source: Outright International