EO 13395Executive OrderG.W. Bush · R

Executive Order 13395

Designating the Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria as a Public International Organization Entitled To Enjoy Certain Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities

In simple terms

This executive order designates the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria as a public international organization under U.S. law, granting it specific legal privileges, exemptions, and immunities under the International Organizations Immunities Act. The order also preserves any additional privileges the Global Fund may have or obtain through other legal means.

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 71 FR 3203

  3. Designation takes effect upon signing (January 13, 2006)

Key directives

  • Designate Global Fund as public international organization under 22 U.S.C. 288 and 288f-6
  • Grant privileges, exemptions, and immunities under International Organizations Immunities Act
  • Preserve existing and future privileges, exemptions, and immunities not abridged by this designation

What to expect

Immediate

  • Designation takes effect upon signing (January 13, 2006)

Near term (90d)

  • Implementation of immunity and privilege protocols by relevant agencies

Long term

  • Ongoing legal framework for U.S.-Global Fund relations

Risks & tensions

  • Minimal tension; routine diplomatic/legal designation with bipartisan humanitarian appeal
  • Potential ambiguity around scope of 'certain' privileges not fully enumerated in EO text
Executive Order 13395: Designating the Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria as a Public International Organization Entitled To Enjoy Certain Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities · Executive Orders