Autonomous Weapons Oversight: The US and Russia weakened UN rules on lethal AI by removing requirements for human target verification, ethics checks, and reliability language—raising alarms for civil society and human rights groups. GBV Policy & Accountability: Lagos launched a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Policy, shifting toward prevention and accountability across homes, workplaces, schools, and digital spaces; in South Africa, civil society is suing over a “not fit for purpose” GBV and femicide council. Civil Society Under Pressure: In India, reporters say Delhi Police detained and manhandled them at Jantar Mantar while covering protests over electoral roll revisions and the CEC; in Serbia, RTS invited election lists and the Crta monitor to a debate. Democracy & Elections: Philippines groups challenge a law extending barangay and SK terms to 2028, arguing it consolidates political networks; Malaysia’s G25 urged Negeri Sembilan’s ruler-removal plotters to face treason/sedition scrutiny. Human Rights & Justice: A Philippines truth commission hearing heard victims’ families accuse the Davao Death Squad; Azerbaijan’s ombudsman marked Remembrance Day with calls for accountability, missing persons recovery, and mine clearance. Health & Funding: Benin signed a €544,042 UNAIDS pledge for 2026–27 amid debate over HIV financing continuity. Humanitarian Recovery: Iraq’s Shengal mass-grave excavation completed, with DNA matching planned for families. Education Rights: Italy’s referendum drive against the “Valditara law” on sexuality education surpassed 500,000 signatures, fueling a major civil society campaign.