The policy required nongovernmental organizations ngos to agree as a condition of their receipt of federal funds that such organizations would neither perform nor actively promote abortion as a method of family planning in other nations. Start printed page 8495 memorandum of january 23, 2017 the mexico city policy memorandum for the secretary of state, the secretary of health and human services, and the administrator of the united states agency for international development. The mexico city policy, sometimes referred to as the global gag rule, is a united states. The policy required nongovernmental organizations ngos to agree as a condition of their receipt of federal funds that such organizations would neither perform nor actively promote abortion as a. Second, the mexico city policy forbids foreign recipient ngos from lobbying, with nonu. The mexico city policy, known derisively as the global gag rule, restricts activities of foreign nongovernmental organizations.
Fact sheet the mexico city policy on january 22, 2001, president bush reinstated the mexico city policy. The mexico city policy specifies that federal funds for family planning are. Federal register mexico city policy and assistance for. Jan 25, 2018 presidential memorandum regarding the mexico city policy. Presidential memorandum regarding the mexico city policy. May 14, 2017 when the mexico city policy was first enacted in 1984 and when the policy was reinstated in 2001, ngos were immediately thrown into what many viewed as a loselose situation. The intent of the policy is to reduce the use of abortion in developing countriesa policy that is born entirely of us domestic politics and that turns on and off depending on the. Overall, the induced abortion rate increased significantly from 10.
The mexico city policy has gone through a revolving white house door with each party change. Jan 23, 2017 the mexico city policy was originally announced by president reagan in 1984 and required nongovernmental organizations to agree as a condition of receiving any federal funding that they would. Jan 23, 2017 the mexico city policy has gone through a revolving white house door with each party change. On january 23, 2009, president obama rescinded the mexico city policy, again placing the rights of poor persons around the world at risk, especially with increased amount of federal funds being appropriated for international family planning. The mexico city policy is a usaid policy that withholds funding from all foreign ngos that provide abortion services, promote abortion as a form of family planning, or. The purpose of this paper is to shed light on the unintended consequences of the mexico city policy in ghana. Covid19 new mexico mainstreet resources, opportunities, and response examples to help main street districts during the health crisis. In 1993, bill clinton overturned the policy, only for it to be reinstated by george w. Mar 28, 2018 the increased breath of the mexico city policy under president trump inches narals claim toward accuracy, but its not quite there. The global gag rule is also known as the mexico city policy.
Finally, some opponents of the mexico city policy are fond of using the slogan global gag rule to refer to the policy, and that is a smart public relations move. The mexico city principles for voluntary codes of business ethics in the. The mexico city policy population research institute. Regarding the mexico city policy wikisource, the free. The mexico city policy, known derisively as the global gag rule, restricts activities of foreign nongovernmental organizations ngos that receive such assistance. The mexico city policy applies only for abortion as a method of. How us foreign policy affects fertility outcomes and child health in ghana. Covid19 information, resources, and tips for businesses, organizations and workers updated 03. Jan 24, 2017 the study, which focuses on 20 countries, suggests the mexico city policy is associated with an increase in abortions. Information from its description page there is shown below.
On january 23, 2017, president trump restored the mexico city policy. This policy is the backbone of the foc campaign, and sets out its aims and objectives, its core principles and values and the policies and procedures that govern how it operates. On may 9, 2017, secretary tillerson approved a plan, called protecting life in global health assistance, under which u. This document has been reformatted from the original printed version. Trumps mexico city policy or global gag rule human.
Bush revived what bill clinton had put to rest 8 years before. The increased breath of the mexico city policy under president trump inches narals claim toward accuracy, but its not quite there. Government that prohibits funding for foreign ngos that perform or promote abortion as a method of family planning in usaid recipient. Family planning assistance find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Family planning assistance an unofficial guide the only requirement imposed on u. President ronald reagan passed the mexico city policy. Induced abortion rates in 20 subsaharan african countries, by exposure to the mexico city policy, 199420086. This policy was put in place by president reagan in 1984, but.
The mexico city policy, first introduced by president reagan in 1984, only exacerbated these challenges for organizations that offer comprehensive contraception and family planning programs by. Itfs ignd congress in mexico city in august gefe, and all the recommendations and conclusions were adopted, including a new foc policy. When the mexico city policy was first enacted in 1984 and when the policy was reinstated in 2001, ngos were immediately thrown into what many viewed as a loselose situation. The mexico city policy is a usaid policy that withholds funding from all foreign ngos that provide abortion services, promote abortion as a form of family planning, or advocate for the legalization of abortion. The usas protecting life in global health assistance policy plgha is an expansion of the mexico city policy mcp, which prohibited foreign ngos that provide terminationofpregnancy top services or actively promote top as a familyplanning method from receiving us federal funding for family planning programmes. Covid19 information, resources, and tips for businesses. Policy, even funding that is formally exempt from the emcp, such as from foreign governments, multilateral and parastatal organizations, and private u.
This policy prohibits nongovernmental organizations that perform and promote elective abortions from receiving federal tax subsidies for overseas family planning programs. Bush reimposed a set of restrictions, known as the mexico city policy, on international family planning. This tables of contents is a navigational tool, processed from the headings within the legal text of federal register documents. The mexico city policy specifies that federal funds for family planning are available only to foreign nongovernmental organizations that agree not to perform or promote abortion as a method of family planning in other countries. What to know about trump reinstatment of mexico city. The mexico city policy was originally announced by president reagan in 1984 and required nongovernmental organizations to agree as a condition of. United states agency for international development mexico city policy and assistance for voluntary population planning, and reinstate the presidential memorandum of january 22, 2001, for. Formerly known as the mexico city policy on january 23, 2017, president trump issued a presidential memorandum reinstating the 2001 presidential memorandum on the mexico city policy for usaid family planning assistance and directing the secretary of state to implement a plan to extend the requirements of the mexico city policy to global. Jan 23, 2017 president donald trump reinstated the mexico city policy on monday, issuing an executive order barring foreign aid or federal funding for international nongovernmental organizations that promote. President donald trump reinstated the mexico city policy on monday, issuing an executive order barring foreign aid or federal funding for international nongovernmental organizations that.
The white house, statement by the press secretary, restoration of the mexico city policy, january 22, 2001. Ngos by the mexico city policy restrictions is the responsibility to enforce the policy on their foreign ngo partners. Exposure to the mexico city policy was classified as high or low according. I hereby revoke the presidential memorandum of january 23, 2009, for the secretary of state and the administrator of the united states agency for international development mexico city policy and.
What you need to know about the mexico city policyrestrictions on u. I hereby revoke the presidential memorandum of january 23, 2009, for the secretary of state and the administrator of the united states agency. This repetition of headings to form internal navigation links has no substantive legal effect. Impact of the mexico city policy on the free choice of. Donald trump reinstates mexico city policy, banning. The mexico city policy requires foreign ngos to certify, as a condition of receiving u. The mexico city policy, sometimes referred to as the global gag rule, is a united states government policy that blocks u. What you need to know about the mexico city policy. Page numbers from the original document are indicated in brackets within the text.
The global fund and the expanded mexico city policy founded in 2002, the global fund is an independent. Cincotta and others published the mexico city policy and u. The basics what you need to know about the executive memorandum barring funding to international family planning groups that provide abortions or. Mexico city policy, a policy that prevents certain u. The mexico city policy lays down that united states federal foreign assistance funds cannot be granted to foreign ngos performing abortion or lobbying to make abortion legal even if foreign ngos use their own nonus funds to perform legal abortions or to provide counselling and referral for abortion, or engage in the abortion policy debate. Fact sheet the mexico city policy united states conference. Jan 23, 2017 i hereby revoke the presidential memorandum of january 23, 2009, for the secretary of state and the administrator of the united states agency for international development mexico city policy and. Mexico city policy definition of mexico city policy by. The usas protecting life in global health assistance policy plgha is an expansion of the mexico city policy mcp, which prohibited foreign ngos that provide terminationofpregnancy top services or actively promote top as a familyplanning method from receiving us. The city is the first in the country to have a fund of this type, 30 percent of which is intended to address disasters such as earthquakes and floods. The mexico city policy memorandum for the secretary of state, the secretary of health and human services, and the administrator of the united states agency for international development enhanced content table of contents. In 1993, bill clinton overturned the policy, only for.
The mexico city policy simply brings american foreign aid policy back in line with the views of the american people. Agency for international development mexico city policy and assistance for. Mexico city policy and assistance for voluntary population planning. An explainer 2 by the reagan administration at the 2nd international conference on population, which was held in mexico city, mexico, on august 614, 1984 hence its name. The white house office of the press secretary january 23. Government departments and agencies will apply the provisions of the mexico city policy to grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts with foreign nongovernmental organizations ngos that receive global health. First, the policy clearly does not restrict organizations from providing lifesaving care after an abortion, whether illegal or legal. In january 2017, president trump reinstated the global gag rule an executive order that blocks us from us government funding if we provide or discuss legal abortion care, even with our own resources. The global gag rule goes against our core principles, and we could never agree to. Emergency action fund for nonprofits albuquerque community foundation and united way of central new mexico have teamed up to deploy an emergency. In january 2017, president donald trump reinstated and expanded a policy that forbids international organizations from using u. Appropriate marketing helps to ensure that medicines are used correctly for maximum patient benefit. Policy statement of the united states of america at the.
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