Season 2, Episode 9: Human Rights on the Chopping Block

In this episode of ESL for Equality, Hannah unpacks Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s testimony before Congress and the Trump administration’s shocking FY26 budget proposal. From massive cuts to refugee support and global health programs to the complete dismantling of human rights offices, we examine how this budget isn’t just lean, it’s lethal. Call to Action: Support frontline global health and refugee organizations like Partners In Health, Doctors Without Borders, CARE, International Rescue Committee, Women for Women International who are doing the work the U.S. government is walking away from.