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US Aid Cuts Threaten LGBTIQ+ Safety in Botswana

7/15/2025

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The Trump administration's halt of US foreign aid puts LGBTIQ+ lives in Botswana, especially in Maun, at grave risk amid rampant homophobia. Grassroots organizations like the Pink Triangle Support Group are crucial for providing safety and support, but aid cuts have forced vital services to shut down, leaving queer individuals more vulnerable to discrimination and violence.

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The Trump administration's halt of US foreign aid puts LGBTIQ+ lives in Botswana, especially in Maun, at grave risk amid rampant homophobia. Grassroots organizations like the Pink Triangle Support Group are crucial for providing safety and support, but aid cuts have forced vital services to shut down, leaving queer individuals more vulnerable to discrimination and violence.