ARDF - Empowering Angolan Public Defenders
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- ANG-ARDF-FY24-01
- Agency
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US Embassy Luanda
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $100,000 to $350,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Regional Development
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
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About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy to Angola and Sao Tome e Principe in Luanda is seeking applicants for a grant opportunity to empower lawyers, legal professionals, and human rights defenders to advocate for access to justice for vulnerable populations in Angola and provide adequate defense in cases of human rights violations, particularly related to freedom of speech and assembly, and arbitrary detention of human rights defenders. The project aims to create a unified vision for the legal defense of human rights in Angola. Eligible applicants include U.S. and foreign-based non-profit organizations, NGOs, institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations. The application deadline is August 23, 2024, with anticipated program start date of October 1, 2024 and award notification by September 30, 2024. Proposals must include a project description, detailed budget, timeline, and information about the implementing entity.
The funding opportunity is provided through the Africa Regional Democracy Fund (CFDA 19.225), which supports democratic processes and promotes strong democratic norms across African nations. The available funding for this opportunity is $350,000, with the award period running from October 2024 to September 2025. The place of performance is Angola.
Synopsis
The U.S. Embassy to Angola and Sao Tome e Principe in Luanda is pleased to announce the availability of an open competition funding opportunity to carry out a project to empower lawyers, legal professionals, and human rights defenders to advocate for access to justice for vulnerable populations and provide adequate defense in cases of human rights violations, particularly in cases related to freedom of speech and assembly and arbitrary detention of human rights defenders. The project aims to create a unified vision for the legal defense of human rights in Angola.
While the law states that all detainees have a right to legal counsel, either chosen by them or appointed by the government on a pro bono basis, legal professionals report that there are an insufficient number of lawyers to handle the volume of criminal cases. This situation is exacerbated for vulnerable populations (women, youth, underrepresented ethnic groups), detainees outside of Luanda, and cases involving sensitive human rights issues.
This project should complement and build upon prior and ongoing work in these areas by international organizations, or non-governmental organizations (NGOs), but ideally would seek to meet challenges not currently being addressed by other projects.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Angola FY 2024 ARDF NOFO law.pdf |
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