ACT promises to cut foreign aid by $1.1 billion over four years, Pacific protected

AI justification

Foreign aid cuts undermine global equity and human rights, outweighing protected regional support. | The decision to cut foreign aid while protecting Pacific and Ukraine support reflects a prioritization of regional and geopolitical interests over broader global equity. While the protection of aid to the Pacific and Ukraine mitigates some harm, the overall reduction in foreign aid undermines critical SDGs and human rights, particularly for vulnerable populations in non-prioritized regions.