Women’s Rights Diplomacy: Pakistan opened the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women in Islamabad with delegates from 57 Islamic countries, focusing on women’s social, economic and political empowerment. Population & Rights: Qatar marked World Population Day with a UN-backed survey on young people’s hopes and choices, linking family planning and gender equality to human rights. Iranian Repression: Reports from inside Iran describe continued detentions and harsh treatment of women activists and artists, including sentencing and house arrest amid crackdowns tied to “Woman, Life, Freedom.” Kurdistan Conflict Tactics: A new report argues criminal gangs in Northern Kurdistan function as a long-running state strategy to erode movement support from within. South Asia—Forced Conversion Case: A Pakistani Christian girl seeks justice after alleged abduction, forced conversion and child marriage, with European Parliament condemnation of the broader pattern. India—Satluj Censorship Fight: India’s union minister challenged “Satluj” makers to release documentary proof behind claims of missing people, as screenings and bans fuel a wider human rights and history debate. Mental Health Care: Dunedin’s secure mental health ward closure in New Zealand raises alarms that high-needs patients may be sedated and transferred far from home. West Bank Violence: Four illegal Israeli settlers were arrested after an attack on a CNN crew, highlighting ongoing settler aggression. Nigeria—Due Process & Detention: DSS withheld phones and a drone from journalist Zainab Sodiq even after release, while rights groups and lawyers press for independent review of alleged abuses. Anti-Corruption Pressure: Civil society groups marked African Anti-Corruption Day by accusing governments of shielding corrupt elites and failing to enforce laws.