This work seeks to defend and strengthen the rule of law in a time of crisis and lay the foundations for future development. Human rights capacity-building projects address structural problems in the functioning of institutions, problems which often have their origins outside the conflict. It seeks to nurture and develop the democratic gains of the last nine years. In fulfilment of the UNOA mandate, the role of the HRD is to help strengthen the capacity of the Angolan Government, state institutions and civil society to protect human rights. Projects focus on training, infrastructure, materials, access to law.
Projects especially use theatre, radio and television to convey messages.
Under this component, activities aim at helping increase opportunities for Angolans individually and in groups to exercise their rights. Projects include 11 human rights centres established in Benguela province, where Angolans receive and resolve complaints about abuses. Civil society capacity-building Under this component, activities aim at strengthening the capacity of Angolan civil society to protect and promote human rights and support its active role as a legitimate partner with the state in building the Angolan democracy. Integration of human rights in the work of international community Activities aim at providing advice and support to international community, including UN agencies and international non-governmental organizations on how to integrate human rights principles into their programming. Projects include introductory human rights courses for international NGOs and opening up a dialogue with oil and other international companies on how they can support human rights capacity-building.