Lesotho, April 16 -- Following the United States Executive Order to freeze aid for 90 days, there has been growing concern over this impact on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services prompting calls for the lawmakers to leverage their influence and oversight powers to influence budgetary priorities. Advocates argue that now amid the realignment of global aid priorities Lesotho should now build resilience through strategic mobilisation of local resources.

This came into light during the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF) National Working Group on SRHR, HIV and AIDS Governance Project meeting with key stakeholders last week. The Working Group consists of the MPs, development partners, civ...