Civil Society & Rights: Trinidad and Tobago’s police commissioner has designated 15 “no-protest zones,” triggering union backlash over limits on constitutional protest rights amid a fresh protest tied to a police-involved shooting. Judiciary Access: In Punjab, mandatory biometric verification for litigants is drawing legal-community criticism as a “gatekeeping” and pay-to-access barrier that weakens access to justice. Labour & Youth: Bulgaria, Spain and Portugal’s economic and social councils met in Sofia to stress social dialogue and youth vulnerability in labour markets, with AI’s impact on jobs a key theme. Women in Politics: Nigeria faces renewed scrutiny over falling women’s representation in governance, with advocates warning the political system is sidelining half the population. NGO/Community Action: Haiti opened a National Conference of Religious Leaders for peace, stability and civic engagement, bringing government, diplomats, civil society and faith groups into violence prevention and youth support planning. Human Rights Education: Argentina’s human-rights groups launched a free digital sticker album on the Mothers and Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo to engage youth in historical memory. Local Governance & Safety: Cebu City heard a 10-year-old’s flood-control proposal, highlighting community-level disaster planning as agencies revisit long-delayed plans. Technology Oversight: Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah urged broader oversight of AI beyond tech firms, including governments and civil society, warning of large-scale labour disruption.