Truth & Accountability: Philippines civil society groups launched an independent, civilian-led EJK Truth and Reconciliation Commission to document extrajudicial killings from the Duterte-era “war on drugs,” centering survivor testimony and institutional reform, with Cardinal Pablo “Ambo” David advising. Electoral Integrity: India’s Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls, saying intensive updates are needed to protect free and fair elections as demographics shift. Civic Space & Women’s Participation: The EU opened a Papua New Guinea call for proposals (about 7 million kina) to strengthen civic engagement, accountability, and boost women’s political participation ahead of 2027 elections. Election Prep & Misinformation: South Africa’s IEC reported 376,000+ new online voter registrations (roll now ~27.9 million) and warned of social-media misinformation, citing civil society collaboration via Real411. NGO/Philanthropy in Conflict: The LEGO Foundation pledged $97m with the International Rescue Committee to expand play-based learning for 5 million conflict-affected children across East Africa and the Middle East. Humanitarian Coordination: Nigeria’s Humanitarian Affairs ministry reiterated plans to improve coordination and expand social protection under a “One Humanitarian and One Poverty Response System.” Children’s Rights Under Threat: ActionAid Nigeria demanded the immediate rescue of abducted Oyo schoolchildren and teachers, marking Children’s Day with renewed calls for safe release. Civil Society Under Pressure: Kenya-based faith and civil society groups urged lawmakers to drop or revise a proposed Religious Organisations Bill, warning it could undermine constitutional freedoms and punish legitimate smaller faith groups. Democracy & Power in AI: A new push for broader AI governance at the UN highlights that debates must address power and accountability, not just technical risk.