US is phasing down PEPFAR funding in South Africa, leading to diplomatic disagreements, which Winnie Byanyima is urging the US to reconsider ahead of a UN conference.

The entities involved

• South Africa →

  country in southern Africa

  • Matthew Chaskalson has been appointed as the chief evidence leader in a national inquiry in South Africa.Mon 17:53
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• Winnie Byanyima →

  20th and 21st-century Ugandan aeronautical engineer, politician and diplomat

  • Winnie Byanyima met with President Ruto at the UNGA to discuss global health issues, including the situation regarding Besigye in Uganda.Fri 10:18
  • Winnie Byanyima used her platform to advocate for health sovereignty in Uganda and called on Museveni to release political prisoners.Fri 10:18
• United Nations →

  global international and intergovernmental organization

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  • The African Union established a joint mechanism on reparative justice.Mon 17:31

Related events

• The US administration has ended PEPFAR aid to South Africa.Jun 18