AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoICC Trial Watch: Rodrigo Duterte’s defense asked the International Criminal Court to strike eight additional killing incidents from prosecutors’ trial brief, arguing they expand the confirmed crimes-against-humanity scope. Civic Oversight & Budgets: The People’s Budget Coalition says Congress’ own budget debate got rescheduled without enough scrutiny time for civil society input. Health Financing: Nigeria’s Senate passed bills to boost primary healthcare funding (doubling BHCPF to 2%) and introduce a sugar-sweetened beverages levy earmarked for health promotion and disease prevention. Disaster Readiness: Nigeria’s NEMA and the World Bank assessed emergency preparedness in Kogi State to identify gaps and strengthen response capacity. AI Governance: The Advanced AI Society joined the Linux Foundation and released a public draft “Proof-of-Control” standard for verifiable agent execution. Human Rights & Advocacy: B’Tselem released a report alleging Israel is dismantling Palestinian collective life in the West Bank; Turkey continues anti-LGBTI+ raids and detentions. Environment & Mobilization: Thousands are expected to march in Auckland against a Conservation Amendment Bill, backed by multiple civil society groups. Migration Dialogue: Southern African Migration Network launched a Namibian chapter to push better treatment for refugees and migrants and reduce fragmented policy approaches.
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