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- 1Houthis accused of forcing children to fight in Yemen▼Houthis forcing children to fight on Yemen’s battlefields, civil society groups warn
Civil society groups warn that the Houthi movement is forcing children to fight on Yemen's battlefields, a long-standing concern documented by human rights monitors during the country's decade-long war. Yemeni civil society organisations are renewing calls for accountability and international attention to child recruitment as fighting continues across the country.
- 2Türkiye widens crackdown on LGBTI groups amid rights crisis▼Türkiye’s crackdown on LGBTI groups and activists is part of an escalating rights crisis
Amnesty International says Türkiye's crackdown on LGBTI groups and activists is part of an escalating human rights crisis in the country. The organisation warns that authorities are intensifying pressure on civil society, with LGBTI activists facing detentions, bans and prosecution as broader restrictions on freedoms of assembly and expression deepen across Türkiye.
- 3International NGOs conference tackles climate, women's rights, social rights▼Climate risks, violence against women, social rights on the agenda of the international NGOs conference
An international NGOs conference is taking place with climate risks, violence against women and social rights on its agenda. The gathering brings together civil society organisations to discuss pressing global challenges, from the impact of climate change to protecting women from violence and defending social rights. The Council of Europe's conference of international non-governmental organisations is hosting the discussions.
- 4Warsaw Rights Forum Returns Amid Shrinking Civic Space●Warsaw Rights Forum Returns as Civic Space Narrows
The Warsaw Rights Forum has returned, convening human rights advocates at a moment when organisers and participants describe civic space as narrowing. The gathering is expected to focus on pressures facing civil society, from restrictions on assembly to shrinking room for independent voices, and to coordinate responses across the region.
- 5Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 2026 Advance Planet, Technology and Investment Goals▼Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 2026 Advance Progress On Planet, Technology And Investment
The Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 2026 concluded with reported progress on environmental protection, technology and investment agendas. The gatherings brought together leaders from government, business and civil society to push forward sustainable development commitments, with organisers highlighting concrete advances across climate action, innovation and financing for development.
- 6Integrity Watch Trains Civil Society Groups on Business and Human Rights●Integrity Watch Trains CSOs on Business, Human Rights
Integrity Watch, a Liberian accountability organisation, has conducted training for civil society organisations on business and human rights. The sessions aim to strengthen participants' understanding of corporate responsibility and how companies affect communities, equipping them to advocate for affected populations. Details about the number of participants, dates and outcomes were not provided.