After a busy summer in the journey to universal prohibition of corporal punishment, the Global Initiative’s quarterly newsletter provides a round-up of news and developments from around the world. In this latest edition, we report on:

• Full prohibition of corporal punishment in Nepal!
• Prohibition in the penal system in Guyana
• New commitment to prohibit in all settings from United Arab Emirates
• Steps towards prohibition in Mexico, Philippines, Kosovo, South Africa and Scotland
• New resources to support advocacy
• Updates from the UN human rights system, including new recommendations on corporal punishment
• And much more!