UN & Philippines: The NTF-Elcac briefed UN human rights officials on 71 documented cases of alleged arbitrary killings and “spy-tagging” by the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army since Jan 2025, spotlighting civilian targeting in Mindoro and Negros. Ukraine: Russian strikes killed at least 9 and injured at least 43, including a jet-drone hit on a shopping center in Odesa; UN data says July was Ukraine’s deadliest month for civilians since 2022. Iran: Parliament approved a bill that could criminalize contact with “hostile” foreign media, with prison terms for interactions and sharing materials. Afghanistan (rights crisis): UN reporting warns women and girls face worsening restrictions five years after Taliban rule began. Palestinian rights & education: UN and rights reporting highlights families trapped by settlers in the West Bank and the fragile fight for higher education for Palestinian refugees amid Gaza’s destruction. Migration & borders (Ceuta/Spain): Reuters reports unions warned Spain weeks before the July Ceuta rush; Spain is investigating alleged sexual assaults as hundreds of migrants remain in the enclave. Religious freedom (US): Repeated Qur’an burnings in the US sparked widespread condemnation and calls to curb hate incitement. Workplace & identity: Minnesota lawmakers push to bar trans girls from girls sports amid legal fights; Turkey faces rising workplace harassment concerns. Business & rights (Guatemala): UN business and human rights experts will visit Guatemala to assess government and company duties under the UN Guiding Principles.