Angola

Angola Health Rights Research Reports & Policy Briefs

Discussion document on the criminalisation of HIV in Angola

In November 2020, The Southern Africa Litigation Centre, ARASA and HIV Justice Worldwide put together a discussion document on the Criminalisation of HIV in Angola. This brief has been prepared for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) working on HIV and human rights in Angola, to contribute to discussions around criminalisation of…

Staff Writer1 Dec 2020

Angola Submissions

SALC Shadow Report – Angola’s 3rd Universal Periodic Review 34th Session (Oct-Nov 2019)

Angola’s 3rd Universal Periodic Review 34th Session (Oct-Nov 2019) Submission by: Southern Africa Litigation Centre March 2019 Introduction 1. This report has been prepared by the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC). The issues included in the report were raised during a regional summit hosted by SALC from 14-16 November…

Staff Writer3 Jul 2019

Angola Focus areas Focus countries Mozambique News Rule of Law

LAUNCH OF REPORT ON ANGOLA JUSTICE SECTOR AND DISCUSSIONS ON ACCESS TO JUSTICE IN PORTUGUESE SPEAKING COUNTRIES IN AFRICA

On 4 November 2017, there will be a launch of report on the justice sector of Angola. The discussion will be on Regional perspectives on access to justice, Domestic perspectives on access to justice: Reflections on progress and challenges in Angola and Mozambique. The objectives are to increase awareness about…

Staff Writer25 Oct 2017

Angola Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association News

News Release: Charges dropped against Angolan activist Arão Bula Tempo as court concludes lack of evidence

Earlier this week, an Angolan court dropped all criminal charges against Angolan rights activist Arão Bula Tempo due to lack of evidence to support the charges. Mr Tempo and another human rights defender, co-accused José Marcos Mavungo, were detained on 14 March 2015 for alleged involvement in the organisation of…

Staff Writer15 Jul 2016

Angola Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association

SALC Highlights Human Rights concerns in Angola at the African Commission

The Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) today presented an oral statement to the African Commission Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) concerning the situation of HRDs in Angola. The statement was presented during the 58th session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights currently being held in…

Staff Writer12 Apr 2016

Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association News Rule of Law

Joint statement: Angola chairs Security Council but refuses to release Human Rights defender

Angola is holding the Presidency of the UN Security Council in New York throughout March 2016. The Angolan authorities appear to be proud of this fact and have stressed their willingness to engage in peacebuilding and stability around the world, particularly in the Great Lakes Region of Central Africa. Angola…

Staff Writer14 Mar 2016

Angola Articles and Opinions Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association

SALC in the News: Angola: UN working group on Arbitrary Detention calls for release of Human Rights Activist José Marcos Mavungo

WASHINGTON, Jan. 06, 2016 —The American Bar Association Center for Human Rights, Action by Christians for the Abolition of Torture (ACAT France), Front Line Defenders, the Southern African Litigation Centre (SALC) and the global law firm Morrison & Foerster LLP –– today welcomed Angola: UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention…

Staff Writer6 Jan 2016