Environmental & Civic Rights: Philippines lawmakers and rights groups are pushing stronger protections for land and environmental defenders after Global Witness documented 12 killings in 2025, with the country flagged as Asia’s deadliest for protectors. Health Policy Fight: In the Philippines, civil society is challenging a House panel’s move to boost MAIFIP funding for 2027, arguing the money should go to closing a major PhilHealth funding gap. Campus Protest Crackdowns: In Manila, UST suspended four student activists over a protest tied to a Philippine Air Force exhibit, while Karapatan called it repression of peaceful assembly. Social Harmony Bureaucracy: Malaysia’s unity ministry shelved plans for a National Harmony Commission, saying it will instead strengthen existing anti-discrimination and mediation structures. France School Protests Turn Violent: Student-led education protests spread nationwide, with police using tear gas and water cannons and arrests rising as clashes injured hundreds. Reproductive Rights Fundraising: In D.C., Female Rage’s “Hot Dogs for Abortions” raised thousands for the D.C. Abortion Fund, continuing post-Dobbs grassroots pressure. Housing Unrest in Spain: Barcelona police arrested 13 after a rent protest escalated into clashes and fires. Nigeria Rights in Court: Nigeria’s courts saw major setbacks for activist Omoyele Sowore’s cyberbullying case, while another activist’s cyberstalking trial was adjourned again. AI & Rights Warning: The UN’s top human rights official warned AI could disrupt essential services “at the click of a button,” urging safeguards and accountability.