Gaza and conflict-related sexual violence: UN human rights investigators report at least 26 Palestinians killed since Eid, as Israel expands operations across Gaza, while the UN adds Israel and Russia to a blacklist over conflict-related sexual violence, including allegations of threats to detainees who report abuse. LGBTQ+ rights under pressure: Ghana’s parliament passed a law criminalizing LGBTQ+ acts and advocacy, with prison terms and restrictions on funding for groups, drawing rights-group condemnation. Women’s rights commitments: Nepal’s PM Balendra Shah marks National Women Rights Day, pledging action against child marriage, gender-based violence, and digital abuse. Accountability for war crimes: In the UK, campaigners and legal advocates push back against efforts to block war-crime investigations tied to Afghanistan, arguing special forces were shielded. Immigration and child protection tech: The UK plans to use AI age-estimation at borders to flag adults posing as minors, prompting Human Rights Watch to warn it could undermine protections for children. Press freedom: Hong Kong journalist Ronson Chan’s conviction is upheld, a blow to independent media. EJK truth-seeking: The Philippines’ PNP backs a civilian-led EJK Truth Commission to document alleged drug-war killings. Detention and protest rights (US): New Jersey creates a protected protest zone outside an ICE detention center as hunger strikes and clashes continue. Labor rights and safety: Cambodian garment workers report deadly, unsafe commuting on overcrowded trucks, calling for safer transport.