 Right now, the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, also known as PEPFAR, is caught in a political battle in the US due to allegations that its funding supports abortions. PEPFAR, a globally recognized initiative to combat HIV and AIDS, started under the Bush administration with bipartisan support, has been instrumental in saving more than 25 million lives over two decades. Republicans in opposition claim that the program's funds indirectly support abortion, a claim refuted by health advocates, Democrats, and PEPFAR officials. As a result, Congress is struggling to reauthorize the program, which expires on September 30th. It's imperative that we let our elected officials know that PEPFAR cannot become a political bargaining chip if we intend to continue our commitment to global partners in ending the HIV epidemic.