UN Leadership Race: Six UN secretary-general candidates faced diplomats, UN staff and civil society in a General Assembly town hall, setting the tone for a high-stakes selection process amid a crisis at the world body. Child Citizenship Rights: Malaysia’s DHRRA Malaysia urged lawmakers to fix a Court of Appeal ruling that blocks citizenship for children raised by Malaysian fathers when parents weren’t married, arguing the child’s best interests must guide reform. Investment Promotion Agencies: St. Maarten’s TEATT hired Pinnacle Consultants to build the institutional framework for an Investment Promotion Agency, aiming to improve the business climate and attract strategic investment. Corporate Power vs Local Impact: Hungary’s opposition says a proposed Retail Tax Act amendment tilts benefits toward multinationals like Tesco and Lidl while squeezing Hungarian firms and families. Anti-Corruption & Accountability: South Africa’s Public Interest SA asked for Andrea Johnson’s suspension, citing concerns raised during the Madlanga Commission. Human Rights & Civil Society: RULAAC, the NBA and partners launched a Southeast Human Rights Bureau and open-source reporting platform to document abuses and support defenders. Trade & Civil Society Pushback: Canada and Ecuador signed a free trade deal in Ottawa despite warnings from Canadian civil society that it could worsen environmental and human rights risks. Climate Justice: Pacific leaders marked the one-year anniversary of the ICJ climate advisory ruling, urging governments to turn legal clarity into action ahead of COP31. Education Integrity Protests: India’s youth-led “Cockroach” movement said it will meet the government after Modi pledged faster legal action on exam paper leaks; Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike after assurances. NGO/Charity Abuse Redress: Australia’s Christian Brothers reversed course on future abuse compensation claims after a new scheme with Edmund Rice Education Australia was proposed.