AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCivil Society: Thousands of Tunisians, backed by the powerful UGTT labour union and civil society groups, staged the country’s biggest protest against President Kais Saied in years, citing democratic backsliding and worsening economic conditions. Poverty and Social Protection: ActionAid Nigeria says millions face poverty, hunger and inadequate housing, urging governments to invest in affordable homes, social protection and economic justice. Pakistan’s poverty minister also renewed calls for a sustained national response focused on vulnerable households. Environmental Advocacy: A Mighty Earth investigation says US companies and trade groups held more than 350 meetings seeking to delay or weaken the EU’s deforestation law; industry representatives dispute that account. Inclusive Government: Disability rights groups are pressing for Census 2027 to accurately count people with disabilities, warning that gaps in data can leave communities out of public services and policy. Aid Funding: Save the Children’s workforce has shrunk by a quarter after aid cuts, while Irish aid agencies report funding reductions are affecting their work on the ground.
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