Mark P. Lagon

Friends of Global Fight vs AIDS TB Malaria--Chief Policy Officer. Georgetown Distinguished Sr Scholar. Ex US human traf'g Amb. Human dignity & global insts book

[The Global Fund @GlobalFund]

Meet Dr. Aster Shweaamare, ART Coordinator in Ethiopia, helping lead HIV care for over 7,000 people.

She witnessed the HIV epidemic in Ethiopia at its most devastating – and the remarkable progress since. Today, at least 96% of babies born to mothers living with HIV are HIV-free. #WHWWeek

https://t.co/W82iMYdYol

[Meanwhile in Ukraine @MeanwhileInUA]

Some people should feel nothing but shame for trying to pressure and corner this man instead of standing with him.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has grown into his office without losing his humanity. Power changed his responsibilities — not his character.
True stature is rare. Not everyone has it.

[TaraBull @TaraBull]

Iranian woman goes viral lighting her cigarette with a burning photo of the Ayatollah.

She's braver than any American feminist of the 21st century.

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion.

People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love.” ― #NelsonMandela

#ZeroDiscrimination

[UNAIDS Global @UNAIDS]

Around the world, people living with and affected by HIV still face stigma and discrimination in healthcare centers and communities.

This blocks access to HIV services and put lives at risk.
Putting #PeopleFirst is the only path to #ZeroDiscrimination.

https://t.co/ibvQ3NE8tl

[💕 Brittany Belle 💕 @BrittanyinTexas]

This is brilliant!👇

[Mark P. Lagon @marklagon]

@trinityforum @CathULaw Thank you!!

[The Trinity Forum @trinityforum]

Our Senior Fellow @MarkLagon will join the last five U.S. Ambassadors at Large to Combat Trafficking in Persons for a timely panel on the future of global anti–human trafficking policy at @CathULaw on Jan. 22.

Learn more & register: https://t.co/yeVQmHHwgX

[Bill Kristol @BillKristol]

Take a look at this video. And tell me that ICE as it now exists and operates is consistent with living in a free country.

[Mark P. Lagon @marklagon]

@OliviaEnos @HudsonInstitute @AlexisMrachek @McCainInstitute Fantastic new report on the need for the Radios, notably to counter misinformation and influence of #China and #Russia. A bipartisan consensus in Congress on #democracy, fighting authoritarianism & inexpensive but vital public diplomacy and #softpower should protect them!

[Mark P. Lagon @marklagon]

Tell Congress US leadership is crucial in the fight to #BeatMalaria. Join me and @beatmalaria. Raise your voice: https://t.co/oGvVzZ6wn1

[Patsy Widakuswara @pwidakuswara]

We are not the voice of left America. We are not the voice of right America. We are the Voice of America, and our independent journalism should not be outsourced to any outlet aligned to any president's agenda. #savevoa

[UNAIDS Global @UNAIDS]

Our latest data shows a 39% decline in new HIV infections since 2010.​​

But this progress is at risk with the current decrease in HIV funding. It is imperative that the world comes together to ensure we sustain these gains.

[The Global Fund @GlobalFund]

Malaria remains a deadly global health challenge. It kills around 600,000 people every year - nearly 75% are children under 5. We can’t let that happen. Now is the time to stay united to save millions of lives & build a healthier, safer, fairer future for all. #WorldMalariaDaMalaria remains a deadly global health challenge. It kills around 600,000 people every year - nearly 75% are children under 5. We can’t let that happen. Now is the time to stay united to save millions of lives & build a healthier, safer, fairer future for all. #WorldMalariaDaMalaria remains a deadly global health challenge. It kills around 600,000 people every year - nearly 75% are children under 5. We can’t let that happen. Now is the time to stay united to save millions of lives & build a healthier, safer, fairer future for all. #WorldMalariaDaMalaria remains a deadly global health challenge. It kills around 600,000 people every year - nearly 75% are children under 5. We can’t let that happen. Now is the time to stay united to save millions of lives & build a healthier, safer, fairer future for all. #WorldMalariaDay

[Emmanuel Macron @EmmanuelMacron]

There is an aggressor: Russia.

There is a victim: Ukraine.

We were right to help Ukraine and sanction Russia three years ago—and to keep doing so.

By “we,” I mean the Americans, the Europeans, the Canadians, the Japanese, and many others.

Thank you to all who have helped and continue to do so. And respect to those who have been fighting since the beginning—because they are fighting for their dignity, their independence, their children, and the security of Europe.

[The Global Fund @GlobalFund]

In two decades, The @GlobalFund partnership has made remarkable progress against HIV, TB and malaria, reducing the combined death rate from the three diseases by 63%. With continued support, the Global Fund partnership can avert 400 million infections or cases of these deadly diseases between 2027-2029. #HealthierFuture

Learn More: https://t.co/oOkkmRn8Bc

[Meg Doherty @mdoherty_hiv]

Important guidance on PEPFAR waiver: What’s in: life saving treatment & PMTCT & PrEP in pregnancy & lactation. What’s out: PrEP for all others including those at highest risk. HIV services are needed for all at risk including key popns #endaids by 2030. @WHO @AVAC @IAS

[BBC Newsnight @BBCNewsnight]

"AIDS-related deaths in the next 5 years will increase by 6.3 million"

UNAIDS Executive Director, Winnie Byanyima, projects how many more AIDS-related deaths will happen, if US foreign aid funding isn't restored after the announced 90 day pause.

#Newsnight

[ian bremmer @ianbremmer]

i’ve never seen canadians—politically left, right and center—so angry with the united states as right now.

many americans don’t care or know why it matters. but long term the united states benefits greatly from deep and trusted international relationships. and none have been closer (and closely integrated) than us-canada.

[Caolan @CaolanReports]

One month ago today, Assad fled Syria.

The first international flight just landed in Damascus, life is returning, after tyranny.

The west thinks dictators are stronger than they are.

Syria is proof that regimes like Assad and Putin can fall and good things happen when they do.

God bless Syria and Ukraine 🇺🇦