AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHuman Rights Advocacy (UN): Pakistan’s Human Rights Focus (HRFP) president Naveed Walter told the UN’s High-level Political Forum that religious minorities and other marginalised groups need stronger protection, arguing sustainable development must be rooted in rights and inclusion. Civil Society & Peacebuilding (South Sudan): South Sudan MPs signed a church-facilitated Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War with support from the South Korean civil society group HWPL, aiming to prevent conflict and strengthen reconciliation. Human Rights Defenders (Global call): A coalition marked the sixth anniversary of the Stand As My Witness campaign, urging the protection and release of unjustly imprisoned human rights defenders and an end to attacks on peaceful activism. Public Health & Reintegration (Africa): Experts warn that repatriation of African nationals from South Africa can worsen chronic illnesses (including TB/HIV) and trigger anxiety and depression due to poor preparation and disrupted treatment. Labour & Service Delivery (Liberia): Liberia’s Phebe Referral Hospital reopened after a presidential intervention ended a strike, highlighting deeper governance and structural problems in public healthcare. Digital & Public Services (Nigeria): Bauchi’s ATBUTH launched a mobile app for appointments, payments, prescriptions and reminders, aiming to reduce queues and improve patient-centred care. AI Governance (UN-linked NGO work): Partnership on AI CEO Rebecca Finlay says “good AI” needs measurable standards and shared rules of the road, pushing for safe, trustworthy innovation. State Policing & Local Execution (Nigeria): An Enugu state policing push is framed as a practical model for making devolution work, backed by investment in modern security infrastructure. Electoral Worker Safety (India): Karnataka civil society group My Vote My Right alleges election roll revision staff face unsafe conditions, heavy workloads and delayed compensation, calling for urgent intervention.
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