Outcry as US-Funded Contraceptives Worth $10M Face Destruction in Belgium
The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) condemns the planned destruction of US-funded contraceptives in Belgium, including birth control pills and implants. This action stems from the reinstatement of the Mexico City Policy by President Trump, blocking US aid groups from providing abortion services.
The US government refused to redistribute the contraceptives globally for free, leading to their incineration in Belgium. IPPF criticizes the move as reproductive coercion and a threat to women's health.
The State Department confirms the decision aligns with the Mexico City Policy, prohibiting US funds from supporting organizations linked to abortion.
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