Human Rights & Accountability: Human Rights Watch and the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition say attacks on hospitals and health workers remain rampant a decade after UN Security Council Resolution 2286, documenting 2,546 incidents across 33 countries in 2025. Civil Society & Justice: Philippines police say they will cooperate with a new civil society-backed “EJK Truth Commission” on Duterte-era drug war killings, while Bangsamoro civil society presses the BTA parliament speaker to resign over alleged “weaponization” of governance. Privacy & Policing Tech: New Zealand’s PILLAR warns Budget 2026 police funding for biometric identification could expand surveillance without enough safeguards. Housing & Rights: Vancouver’s World Cup human rights plan faces backlash from homelessness and civil liberties groups, citing weak complaint pathways and protections for marginalized residents. Resource Governance: Guyana risks EITI suspension unless it shows progress on 21 corrective actions after a low validation score, with critics pointing to weak follow-through and limited impact. Labor & Security: A Sri Lanka-focused SASSRI panel highlights how drones, AI and cyber threats are reshaping defense planning for small states. Women’s Rights: Odisha reports nearly 74% of girls miss school during menstruation, with stigma and inadequate facilities driving absences. NGO/Nonprofit Watch: A U.S. case challenges whether university research oversight can restrict a PhD student’s interview-based speech.