The Trump Administration is destroying nearly $10 million worth of contraceptives meant for women in countries lacking access or affordability. These supplies have been stored in Belgium for three months and are now being sent for incineration in France, costing the U.S. $160,000. Belgium's foreign ministry attempted to prevent the destruction but found no viable alternatives. Offers from the United Nations and nonprofits to cover costs were rejected by the U.S. government, demonstrating a shift in foreign aid priorities under the administration's policies against sexual reproductive health.
The stock of pills, implants, and IUDs has been sitting unused in a warehouse in Geel, Belgium for the past three months. The supplies are now being sent to France to be incinerated, and the U.S. government is spending $160,000 to burn $9.7 million in contraceptives.
Despite these efforts, and with full respect for our partners, no viable alternative could be secured. Nevertheless, Belgium continues to actively seek solutions to avoid this regrettable outcome. Sexual and reproductive health must not be subject to ideological constraints.
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