Washington D.C., USA (HRNW) – In a definitive legislative move, the U.S. Congress has finalized the FY2026 foreign aid budget, earmarking $2.175 billion for democracy and human rights programs. While this represents a significant cut from 2024 levels, it overrides earlier proposals to zero-out these funds entirely. The package includes $205 million specifically for the State Department’s Human Rights and Democracy Fund (HRDF), targeting the protection of independent media and the rule of law in volatile regions.
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