AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPublic Budget Watch: Philippine lawmaker Brian Poe has challenged civil-society monitors to identify underspent programs and scrutinize funding sources for proposed 2027 budget changes. Civic Space: Political scientist Jideofor Adibe urged West African activists to build stronger coalitions and be transparent about finances, warning that restrictive laws, surveillance, internet shutdowns and harassment are shrinking space for advocacy. Climate Justice: At COP31, ActionAid urged governments to fund communities’ survival, while UN experts called for human rights to shape climate decisions. NGO Independence: Malawi’s Human Rights Defenders Coalition has taken the NGO regulator to court over its deregistration. Rights and Security: UN experts urged Sri Lanka to strengthen judicial safeguards in its proposed anti-terrorism law, citing risks of arbitrary detention and abuse. Global Accountability: The United States became the first country to skip the UN Human Rights Council’s regular review of its record.
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