AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPress Freedom Under Strain (Philippines): The Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR) says it’s winding down after Sept. 30 due to funding shortfalls, calling it a major loss for watchdog journalism. Immigration & Education Policy (UK/US): The International House Association warns a “pendulum” back toward mistrust could cut international student flows as the UK moves toward an international student levy and the US courts weigh limits on postgraduate stays. Civil Liberties & Censorship (US/Texas): Professors at Texas A&M seek court action over a new censorship policy restricting teaching on race, gender, and sexuality. Activist Crackdowns (India): Mumbai police allegedly searched Gaza-solidarity activists’ homes over kite-flying, with claims of warrantless searches and long detentions. LGBTQ+ Rights Under Pressure (India): India’s transgender law amendment is disrupting hormone treatment access, with activists warning of chilling uncertainty for medically supervised care. Democracy & Rights (Russia/Ukraine): Russia’s parliamentary vote includes residents of annexed Ukrainian regions, with Kyiv and rights groups alleging coercion and illegality. Nonviolence in Practice (US): Youngstown plans a week of events for Ohio Nonviolence Week, including a parade and community dinners. Online Scams Cooperation (Cambodia): Cambodia will host ICCOS Sept. 23–24, framing the fight against transnational fraud as a shared international effort.
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