AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNonprofit Funding: Malaysia’s 2027 budget offers tax deductions for food and equipment donated to the national food bank, while a RM100 youth volunteer incentive could bring more people into NGO service. Global Peace Mission Malaysia says volunteers also need training, mentoring and transparent NGO selection. Gaza and Yemen: More than 100 NGOs say Gaza’s ceasefire “exists in name only.” The UN envoy for Yemen warned the country is sliding toward full-scale war and called for the release of 72 detained UN staff, as well as NGO and civil society workers. Human Rights: Amnesty International urged an independent investigation into the fatal shooting of a young man during a migration operation in the Dominican Republic, citing longstanding reports of racial profiling and violence. Anti-Trafficking: Ghana moved to Tier 1 in the U.S. trafficking report after identifying 2,331 victims and referring them for support; IJM Ghana urged sustained action. Aid Cuts: Funding reductions are putting 2,200 NGOs at risk, according to a recent report, raising concerns about the services they provide.
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