Legal Aid & Access to Justice: Family lawyers in Ireland warn a pay-and-reform dispute between solicitors and the Department of Justice could spill from criminal into civil legal aid, affecting domestic-violence, child-custody and access cases. Human Rights & Civil Society Under Pressure: Iran’s intelligence ministry issued a directive labeling media, rights groups and online accounts as “hostile,” raising criminal risk for legitimate documentation and reporting. Gender-Based Violence Response: Ghana’s Gender Ministry convened CSOs and state agencies to tighten coordination and referrals for domestic, sexual and gender-based violence cases. Civil Society Space in Cambodia: Unions and CSOs urged Phnom Penh to respect rights after authorities blocked an International Workers’ Day petition and pushed prior-notice rules. Labour & Jobs: Fiji’s development experts and officials urged a jobs-first approach to tackle labour shortages and skilled migration, calling for collaboration with employers, workers and civil society. NGO Funding & Accountability: Nigeria’s CSOs challenged Ebonyi State’s handling of a $27m World Bank governance grant, arguing performance benchmarks—not politics—determine eligibility. Procurement & Nutrition Standards: Nigeria’s public procurement guidelines for food and related services were praised for setting nutrition standards across schools, hospitals and other public institutions. Trade Union/CSO AML Efforts: Experts in Abuja called for stronger collaboration to curb illicit financial flows while protecting legitimate civil society operations. Freedom of Expression in Hong Kong: Police raided an independent bookstore run by former journalists, arresting people over “seditious” materials amid ongoing crackdowns. Community Support & Disaster Relief: The Philippines’ DENR-9 donated confiscated lumber and cash assistance to earthquake-affected families in Sarangani, turning seized forest products into shelter materials.