We’ve scoured the World Wide Web to bring you interesting snippets of what civil society is up to in the UK and around the world this week. Click on each of the sentences to read more.

Over 40 rights-based civil society organisations in Pakistan have come together to condemn the use of torture of people in police custody...

Jon Bon Jovi has opened a new restaurant where diners can choose how much to pay and all the proceeds go to his eponymous foundation...

Civil society is urged to join forces with the military in South Korea so that the nation can defend itself properly against its Northern enemy...

The British government is “seriously concerned” at the hate speeches delivered by Malawi’s President Mutharika against civil society activists…

And closer to home…

All four of Oxfam’s Oxford charity shops now run regular camera promotions thanks to a chance encounter with a photography enthusiast….

Richard Desmond’s Express newspaper has run a story lauding the success of the new Health Lottery, coincidentally also owned by Richard Desmond….

Princess Anne will present the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service to four Bicester charities next week in recognition of the efforts of their volunteers….

And finally…

Lemony Snicket (pictured) makes 13 observations while watching Occupy Wall Street from a discreet distance...