Human Rights & Governance: The UN General Assembly is set to vote on Volker Türk for a second four-year term as UN human rights chief, with critics calling the process a “stealth procedure” and opposing his Gaza and Uyghur-related positions. LGBTQ+ Rights: Ghana’s Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill has drawn a sharp backlash from the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute, warning it could expand criminal penalties for LGBTQ+ people and those who support them. Civil Society & Labor: In New York City, home care workers and supporters rallied outside Speaker Julie Menin’s home to push the “No More 24” bill, targeting 24-hour workdays and planning renewed action. Elections & Accountability: Nigeria’s INEC is seeking broader stakeholder buy-in for credible 2027 polls, while Osun political actors urge international and civil society monitoring ahead of the August 15 governorship vote. Digital Rights: Nigeria’s CITAD rejected a proposed amendment that would force social media firms to maintain physical offices in Nigeria, warning it could hurt digital rights and innovation. Online Hate & Indigenous Rights: The Tribal Communities Association of the Philippines condemned discriminatory social media posts targeting Indigenous Peoples, citing constitutional and UN protections. Trade & Rights: Canadian and Ecuadorian civil society groups condemned Canada’s free trade deal with Ecuador, alleging it deepens Ecuador’s human rights crisis and lacks meaningful consultation.