Human Rights Under Emergency: El Salvador’s Human Rights Institute (Idhuca) says it documented 569 violations in 2025, with arbitrary detentions and young men most affected, amid the country’s long-running state of emergency. Civil Society & GBV Support: South Africa’s Advice Desk for the Abused marks 40 years of survivor advocacy, with plans for stakeholder dialogue and training to strengthen community response to gender-based violence. Women’s Political Representation: A Nigeria women-led civil society audit of 2026 party primaries warns women could hold just 2.7% of Senate seats after 2027, citing gatekeeping and opaque primary practices. Public Accountability & Rights: Philippines lawmakers and civil society push for public watch parties to follow Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, aiming to broaden civic understanding of the process. Environment & Community Action: Ghana’s EPA marks World Environment Day by urging attitude change and school-based climate sensitisation, while Namibia’s oil and gas conference highlights calls for civil society involvement in energy-sector transformation. Elder Care Gap: Sri Lanka faces renewed scrutiny after a deadly elders’ home fire, with concerns about registration, minimal facilities, and weak public attention to senior citizens’ welfare. Security & Protest Crackdowns: Pakistan-administered Kashmir reports 11 deaths and 70 injuries in clashes tied to JAAC-linked protests, followed by arrests and internet suspension. Governance & Identity Services: South Africa’s move to phase out green ID books raises urgent questions for bedridden and elderly people as Smart ID rollout plans expand. Leadership & Democracy in Armenia: Armenia’s Pashinyan secures another mandate as EU-aligned observers praise the vote while Russia criticizes, underscoring a widening regional power struggle. Policing & Public Trust: Nigeria’s Imo State police leadership frames preventive policing as key to restoring public trust and stability. Researcher Loss: Brown University historian Gordon S. Wood dies at 92, remembered for shaping debates on America’s founding and constitutional legacy.