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Global Aid Cuts Put Millions at Risk: Dr. Robert Huish Available for Expert Commentary
Dalhousie professor Dr. Robert Huish, a leading voice on global relations and humanitarian issues, is currently travelling to South Africa to deliver a keynote speech at Nelson Mandela’s home. Invited by Mandela-Rhodes foundation, his address will offer a unique perspective on leadership and resilience after recent announcements around reductions to international assistance.
“Canada has just announced a $2.7B cut to international aid,” says Dr. Huish “This comes on the heels of the United States’ $68B reduction in foreign assistance. These decisions come at a time when hunger, conflict, and HIV remain urgent global challenges.”
Dr. Huish is available for remote interviews while traveling in South Africa, to discuss:
- The ripple effects of cuts in foreign assistance on vulnerable populations across the globe
- What this means for food security, conflict zones, and HIV treatment programs
- How global priorities are shifting—and what needs to happen next
Please connect with Dr. Huish at huish@Dal.Ca or Lindsay Dowling-Savelle at Lindsay.Savelle@dal.ca to set up an interview.
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