After Trump ban, Brussels pro-choice conference raises 181 million euros
Source: Reuters
A Brussels conference to finance global family planning initiatives raised 181 million euros ($190.34 million) after a U.S. halt to such programs left NGOs worldwide with a large funding gap.
Shortly after taking office, U.S. President Donald Trump reinstated a policy requiring foreign organizations receiving U.S. funds to certify that they do not perform abortions or provide abortion advice as a method of family planning.
This funding stop will cause a global shortfall estimated at $600 million.
About 50 countries, organizations and foundations, spearheaded by the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark and Sweden, participated in Thursday's conference in Brussels entitled "She Decides" to fund groups who have been impacted.
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