The Obama administration has banned contractors who discriminate against LGBT people from administering foreign aid programmes through government agency, USAID. Contractors must ensure that federally-funded programmes are available to all. However, the rule will not cover employment in groups working overseas. The decision could affect US funding of HIV-prevention organizations that oppose LGBT rights. Faith organisations, which are some of the country’s most significant foreign aid contractors, could also be affected. the Catholic Church Advisor Susan Rice, who announced the rule, also called for greater representation of LGBT people in the security workforce, whilst pledging to promote LGBT rights abroad.
The Obama administration has banned contractors who discriminate against LGBT people from administering foreign aid programmes through government agency, USAID. Contractors must ensure that federally-funded programmes are available to all. However, the rule will not cover employment in groups working overseas. The decision could affect US funding of HIV-prevention organizations that oppose LGBT rights. Faith organisations, which are some of the country’s most significant foreign aid contractors, could also be affected. National Security Advisor Susan Rice, who announced the rule, also called for greater representation of LGBT people in the security workforce, whilst pledging to promote LGBT rights abroad.