Education & Early Learning (Philippines): Edcom 2, with Caritas Philippines and Linya-Linya, launched “BOOKsan ang Kinabukasan: Kwento Mo ‘To!” to boost literacy for children up to age 5 in underserved areas, using community-managed Reading Boxes and Reading Nooks placed in day care centers, churches, schools, and barangay spaces. Human Rights & Migration (South Africa): The SAHRC warned of rising alleged abuses against foreign nationals, including door-to-door searches, intimidation, unlawful evictions, and obstruction of humanitarian help in townships and informal settlements. Civic Action Under Pressure (India): Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike entered day 7 at Jantar Mantar as the Cockroach Janta Party said his health is deteriorating and renewed calls for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged exam irregularities. Democracy & Access (Nigeria): INEC extended Continuous Voter Registration by two weeks and rolled out an online self-service option for first-time voters, aiming to widen access without visiting INEC offices. Civil Society & Safety (South Africa): A SAHRC report says sexual violence in schools is widespread and entrenched, with low conviction and safeguarding follow-through despite recorded abuse cases. Legal Rights & Accountability (US): CAIR sued Florida over a law branding it a “domestic terrorist organisation,” arguing it could silence nonprofits through severe penalties. Mental Health (Malaysia/Sarawak): Sarawak leaders opened a mental health conference stressing that quality mental healthcare must be accessible to all, not just those in cities. Electoral Participation (Bangladesh): PM Tarique Rahman attended a memorial marking the second anniversary of the July mass uprising, honoring martyrs and injured protesters.