School Safety & Child Protection: The Psychological Association of the Philippines urged a coordinated, long-term approach to prevent school violence after the Tacloban City shooting, calling for stronger mental health systems and access to qualified professionals. Human Rights Under Pressure: Tunisia sentenced eight human rights defenders to prison and steep fines, Human Rights Watch says, warning the move further shrinks civic space. Digital Rights & Accountability: South Africa’s OUTA says a cyberattack hijacked its Meta advertising account, disrupting anti-corruption outreach. AI Governance & Gender Harm: UNESCO convened Jamaica stakeholders on school sexuality education and launched a report on AI-enabled gender-based violence, while the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva pushed for safe, inclusive rules—especially to protect children and curb deepfake abuse. Civil Society & Development Funding: Experts at a global summit called for community-led development and more diversified, sustainable funding as donor support declines. Governance & Public Finance: Nigeria’s HURIWA demanded an independent probe into alleged ₦8.8trn off-budget spending flagged by the IMF. Immigration Enforcement: South Africa-focused debate intensified as questions grew over whether immigration enforcement is being effectively outsourced to vigilantes.