ExecutiveOrdersEO
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

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.

Federal Register Open PDF 71 FR 3203

Impact dates

  1. 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

Timeline

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