Amanda Jacobsen

"“We require additional socio-behavioral and legal policy supports to ensure that they have access to invaluable HIV prevention and treatment services,”"

"Strategic planning and innovative approaches were needed to ensure that existing gaps in the remaining populations were closed."

"“In many ways, the Declaration of Independence adopts the guiding values of botho, including its respect for fellow citizens, the collective responsibility of society, and the importance of being a good human being,”"

"“These are the ideals laid out in the Declaration of Independence, and they are the guiding force for our work at home and abroad,”"

"“Last month in Montreal, Canada, at the International AIDS Conference, the world learned that Botswana had achieved and exceeded the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets: with 95 per cent of the population being aware of their HIV status, 98 per cent of those on treatment and 98 per cent of those are virally suppressed."

"“The people of the United States appreciate and honor our enduring partnership,”"

"President Masisi underscored this when he met with LGBTQI+ activists soon afterwards and pledged the government’s support for the community."

"This was a remarkable and noble step for a head of state,”"

"This was a strong message to the world about defending the rights of all citizens."