Climate Justice & Activism: The UN General Assembly backed a resolution on states’ climate duties, building on an ICJ advisory opinion that climate harm is a human rights issue—while the piece notes many governments still target climate and environmental activists. Local-Led Aid: A call to shift humanitarian power to local leaders, especially women and marginalized communities, argues aid works better when communities lead and systems change instead of charity. Women’s Rights in Focus (Vanuatu): Vanuatu reports a faster drop in intimate partner violence than the Asia-Pacific average, with partner violence falling from 44% (2009) to 35% (2024), credited to prevention and response work by the Vanuatu Women’s Centre and partners. Culture & Community: Three Vanuatu women complete care assistant traineeships in Australia and host a Vanuatu-themed cultural celebration through traditional dance and song. Tourism & Music: Tourism Solomons sponsors ‘Aelan Riddim 26’, bringing Vanuatu artists into a wider Melanesian music lineup. Tourism Data (Vanuatu): SPTO and Vanuatu Tourism Office release 2025 International Visitor Survey results, highlighting strong visitor satisfaction and cultural pull. Regional Business Finance: A new Sustainable Pacific Blue Circle Fund launches in Suva to help Pacific SMEs—including Vanuatu—access finance for blue/green economy and climate resilience.