Extraordinary results are now seen in small Betano, were in 2019 the women of the village became involved in experimenting with climate-smart farming techniques, particularly conservation agriculture, at that time promoted in the area by FAO

As the Presidents called for stronger worker's protection, Timor-Leste workers' union KSTL said that proposed raise in the monthly minimum wage is not enough to afford cost of living and urged authorities to set it above $200

10th Dili International Marathon, scheduled on 8 August 2026, will be supported by Australia's National Critical Care and Trauma Response Center; the international competition has developed into a platform for community participation and health awaremness

A youth special dialogue was held in Dili; promoted at ministerial level, the event titled "Youth Empowerment with Strong Character for Peace Building and State and Nation Building" involved hundreds of young people promoting their commitment

Implementation of gender equality principles into government policies has been inaugurated by Secretary of State for Equality with EU and UNDP; Women's day will be also celebrated with SEI-UN Women dialogue to promote women's political participation