Gender-Based Violence Response: South Africa’s Gauteng unveiled a GBVF action plan aimed at moving “from talk to action,” with added focus on tracking missing people and strengthening protection orders, after recent killings around Ekurhuleni. HIV Testing Access: In New Orleans, CrescentCare stopped free HIV testing at three French Quarter gay bars after management restrictions, triggering backlash from LGBTQ advocates and residents who say the service was a key community hub. Science & Democracy Politics: Stand Up for Science announced early endorsements for pro-science congressional candidates in key districts, framing the races as a defense of public health and research. Community Health & Food Security: Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank launched a mobile grocery store to bring fresh food to areas with limited access. Youth Substance Use Prevention: Mississippi’s youth court system is expanding early identification and referral for substance use, partnering with a non-profit to shift from punishment to family-centered intervention. Religious Liberty in Courts: The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review a Kentucky church’s case over an outdoor shrine, a fight tied to RLUIPA zoning protections. Conservation Partnerships: Uganda’s wildlife authority and the Wildlife Conservation Society signed a 10-year deal to co-manage the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, including community engagement and biodiversity work.