Angola

The project dubbed "Promotion of Angolan Women through the Civil Society Organisations (OCS)," consists in empowering women to better enjoy their political, social and economic rights.

According to the UNDP-Angola Resident Representative, Maria de Valle Ribeiro, women represent an important part in human rights issues. Since the struggle for independence in Angola, women gained a key role in the family, society and State.

In his turn, Jon Vea, Norwegian ambassador to Angola, said that the project also covers children who were victims of domestic violence. He noted that the Embassy of Norway is ready to support the pilot project within the framework of existing cooperation.

Attending the signing were representatives of some organizations of the civil society like Action for Rural Development and Environment (ADRA), Evangelic Congregational Church n Angola, Angolan Association for Education of Adults and UN agencies.