Sex worker rights groups warn of setbacks to HIV prevention efforts amid USAID funding cuts [SOUND]

# The Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Taskforce has expressed deep concern over the recent cuts to USAID funding, which will significantly impact HIV prevention and treatment programmes in South Africa. The organisation urges the government to act quickly, increase funding, and support local solutions to protect marginalised communities’ rights and health. Director Kholi Buthelezi told the media the cuts are devastating for vulnerable communities, particularly sex workers, and have set back years of progress in combating HIV: