Continue Quote by George Santos
“It is highly concerning that we continue to provide federal assistance to countries that still have laws and policies that discriminate or criminalize based upon gender.”
About This Quote
Providing aid to nations with gender-discriminatory laws undermines human rights and equality.
In simple terms: Aid should not support gender oppression.
Demand accountability in foreign aid.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- NGO funding
- advocacy
- human rights work
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can aid be conditioned on human rights?
- What alternatives exist to support oppressed groups?
Political realities may limit leverage over recipient laws.