Friends of Global Fight vs AIDS TB Malaria--Chief Policy Officer. Georgetown Distinguished Sr Scholar. Ex US human traf'g Amb. Human dignity & global insts book

Washington, DC
Joined June 2012
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.@POTUS, on the campaign trail, goes to pieces because he once again did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize. A ten-minute tantrum, worthy of a six-year-old child. I'm sure this will boost Republican candidates everywhere! washingtonpost.com/politics/…
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Mark P. Lagon retweeted
The @WorldBankGroup has released its 2026-2027 Country Income Classifications. Six economies moved to a higher income category, and no countries moved down. Behind those changes are different stories, from economic recovery to export-led growth and improved statistics. Learn more: bit.ly/4vf9zwA
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Mark P. Lagon retweeted
"We may have different religions, different languages, different colored skin, but we all belong to one human race." - @KofiAnnan, 7th Secretary-General of the United Nations #MondayMotivation
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Mark P. Lagon retweeted
It was such a joy getting to spend time with Joe and Jill, George and Laura, and Bill and Hillary last week. Barack and I will always be grateful for your constant friendship and support of our family over the years.  (And George, thanks for the mints!)
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Mark P. Lagon retweeted
"Innovations without access are not innovations. They are an injustice. The pushback against human rights, against gender equality, the closing of civic space, disabling communities from serving people, is a big threat to the gains we have made." -@UNAIDS chief @Winnie_Byanyima
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Mark P. Lagon retweeted
Meet Dr. Aster Shweaamare, ART Coordinator in Ethiopia, helping lead HIV care for over 7,000 people. She witnessed the HIV epidemic in Ethiopia at its most devastating – and the remarkable progress since. Today, at least 96% of babies born to mothers living with HIV are HIV-free. #WHWWeek theglobalfund.org/en/stories…
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Some people should feel nothing but shame for trying to pressure and corner this man instead of standing with him. President Volodymyr Zelensky has grown into his office without losing his humanity. Power changed his responsibilities — not his character. True stature is rare. Not everyone has it.
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Mark P. Lagon retweeted
Iranian woman goes viral lighting her cigarette with a burning photo of the Ayatollah. She's braver than any American feminist of the 21st century.
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“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love.” ― #NelsonMandela #ZeroDiscrimination
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Mark P. Lagon retweeted
Around the world, people living with and affected by HIV still face stigma and discrimination in healthcare centers and communities. This blocks access to HIV services and put lives at risk. Putting #PeopleFirst is the only path to #ZeroDiscrimination. unaids.org/en/2026-zero-disc…
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This is brilliant!👇
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Our Senior Fellow @MarkLagon will join the last five U.S. Ambassadors at Large to Combat Trafficking in Persons for a timely panel on the future of global anti–human trafficking policy at @CathULaw on Jan. 22. Learn more & register: law.edu/Trafficking
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Take a look at this video. And tell me that ICE as it now exists and operates is consistent with living in a free country.
🚨 BREAKING: ICE/Border Patrol agents once again threaten to illegally arrest a U.S. citizen… for standing on a public sidewalk and filming them. Yes. Really. In the video, in Beaverton, Oregon, multiple agents swarm a man who is doing nothing more than observing and recording from a public sidewalk, something that is 100% legal and protected by the First Amendment. An agent claims they “know who he is” and accuses him of driving erratically and being “a danger to the public.” Which is rich, coming from an agency with a long history of hitting people with vehicles, assaulting women and children, and “accidentally” firing or dropping loaded firearms. But, even so, they are not police and cannot arrest someone for a traffic violation. Then the threats start. “You are interfering with our operations.” “You could be arrested.” “We will arrest you.” Again, the man is standing on a sidewalk. Not blocking anyone. Not touching anyone. Not saying anything beyond asserting his rights. Another agent jumps in with, “You were following us yesterday.” Cool story. Still not illegal. They repeatedly claim he has “interfered with operations,” yet, the only behavior they can actually point to is… observing them. Existing near them. Filming them. When the man calmly says, “I’m not interfering,” the response is: “If you continue, you will be in handcuffs.” Let’s be crystal clear about what that means: ICE agents are threatening to arrest a U.S. citizen for continuing to legally observe and film them in his own neighborhood. When the man states the obvious, “I’m not breaking the law and you know it,” the agent completely loses it. He steps inches from the man’s face, points at him, shoves into his shoulder or chest, and screams, “One more time and I will put you in handcuffs.” This isn’t law enforcement. This is intimidation. The man tells him to get off him. The agent responds, “No, I’ll stand right here, pal. Right here all day,” while continuing to press into him. The citizen points out the setup perfectly: “If I touch you, you’re going to arrest me, right?” Exactly. That’s the game. That’s when the agent snaps completely, screaming that the man is “worthless” and has “no honor.” Which… feels like projection. This video shows exactly what ICE and Border Patrol are doing across the country: They are trying to scare people into not filming. They are trying to bully citizens out of exercising their rights. And when intimidation doesn’t work, they escalate. Because they know that cameras expose them. So here’s the takeaway: Always film. State your rights calmly. Keep your hands visible and on your phone. Narrate everything that’s happening. They want silence. They want fear. They want no witnesses. Don’t give it to them.
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Tell Congress US leadership is crucial in the fight to #BeatMalaria. Join me and @beatmalaria. Raise your voice: act.beatmalaria.org/a/unite-…
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We are not the voice of left America. We are not the voice of right America. We are the Voice of America, and our independent journalism should not be outsourced to any outlet aligned to any president's agenda. #savevoa
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Mark P. Lagon retweeted
Our latest data shows a 39% decline in new HIV infections since 2010.​​ But this progress is at risk with the current decrease in HIV funding. It is imperative that the world comes together to ensure we sustain these gains.
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Malaria remains a deadly global health challenge. It kills around 600,000 people every year - nearly 75% are children under 5. We can’t let that happen. Now is the time to stay united to save millions of lives & build a healthier, safer, fairer future for all. #WorldMalariaDay

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There is an aggressor: Russia. There is a victim: Ukraine. We were right to help Ukraine and sanction Russia three years ago—and to keep doing so. By “we,” I mean the Americans, the Europeans, the Canadians, the Japanese, and many others. Thank you to all who have helped and continue to do so. And respect to those who have been fighting since the beginning—because they are fighting for their dignity, their independence, their children, and the security of Europe.
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In two decades, The @GlobalFund partnership has made remarkable progress against HIV, TB and malaria, reducing the combined death rate from the three diseases by 63%. With continued support, the Global Fund partnership can avert 400 million infections or cases of these deadly diseases between 2027-2029. #HealthierFuture Learn More: theglobalfund.org/en/investm…
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Mark P. Lagon retweeted
Important guidance on PEPFAR waiver: What’s in: life saving treatment & PMTCT & PrEP in pregnancy & lactation. What’s out: PrEP for all others including those at highest risk. HIV services are needed for all at risk including key popns #endaids by 2030. @WHO @AVAC @IAS
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