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Human Rights Advocates
Order for Restoring Peace on Earth (ORPE)
Restoring Human Dignity: A Divine Mandate
We commit to intervening wherever human dignity is violated, fundamental rights are undermined, or justice is denied, taking every action within our capacity to uphold human rights, honor divine law, and preserve the rule of law.
Email: advocacy@orpe.org
Restoring Dignity. Transforming Lives. Establishing Justice under Divine Truth in Crisis-Affected African Nations
Orpe Human Rights Advocates (ORPE-HRA) is launching a divinely inspired Pan-African initiative to restore human dignity, transform lives, and establish justice rooted in the eternal truth of God. This sacred mission recognizes that Africa’s deep wounds caused by injustice, exploitation, and systemic corruption require not only legal reform, but also spiritual restoration guided by God’s wisdom and righteousness.
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Grounded in the visionary framework of Dr. Edward Tusamba Moises, this initiative unites faith-based leadership, humanitarian compassion, and legal empowerment to cultivate a new generation of fearless lawyers, men and women of faith, moral integrity, and divine conviction, skilled in adversarial legal practice. These advocates are called to defend the oppressed, confront unrighteous systems, and rebuild just institutions that reflect God’s order and mercy.
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Anchored in the sacred doctrines of Divine Justice, Human Dignity, Fearless Advocacy, and Truth in Governance, ORPE-HRA seeks to raise a vanguard of spiritually grounded and adversarially skilled legal professionals who will bring light where darkness prevails, truth where deception reigns, and hope where despair has taken root.
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This is more than a legal reform initiative; it is a spiritual movement of restoration, a divine call to align governance and justice with the eternal principles of truth, compassion, and righteousness. Through God’s guidance, ORPE-HRA strives to heal broken systems, redeem lost hope, and manifest the justice of Heaven upon the earth, beginning in Africa’s most crisis-affected regions.
Program Logic Model
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Emergency Relief in Angola, RDC, Sudan

Political Instability in Angola
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Insurgency in Eastern DRC (North and South Kivu)
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Sudan
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Conflict Zones in Sub-Saharan Africa
Angola
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Sudan
Civil war since April 2023 between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). AP. Severe humanitarian crisis: massive displacement, famine risk, breakdown of services.
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South Sudan
Internal conflicts in Amhara, Oromia regions; tensions with Eritrea, also residual effects from the Tigray war even after its formal end.
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Democratic Republic of Congo
The M23 rebel insurgency in eastern DRC (North & South Kivu) is escalating. Capture of Goma and Bukavu by rebels, many armed groups active​​​
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Ethiopia
Internal conflicts in Amhara, Oromia regions; tensions with Eritrea, also residual effects from the Tigray war even after its formal end.
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Somalia
Persistent militant activity (e.g. Al-Shabaab); state fragility; humanitarian issues.
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Cameroon
Multiple fronts: north (Boko Haram spillover), west (Anglophone crisis); displacement; violence affecting civilians.
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Mozambique
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Burkina Faso
Militant Islamist groups controlling large parts of territory; high internal displacement.
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Theory of Change
Program Doctrinal Foundations
Doctrine
Doctrine of Divine Justice
Doctrine of Humanity
Doctrine of Human Dignity
Doctrine of Fearless Advocacy
Doctrine of Truth in Governance
Doctrine of Transformation
Doctrine of Accountability
Core Principle
Justice originates in God’s righteousness and truth.
Human suffering must be alleviated wherever it exists.
​Every person bears the image of God and deserves respect.
True legal courage arises from faith, not fear.
Nations prosper when truth governs institutions.
Spiritual renewal precedes legal and social reform.
Justice actors must serve transparently and responsibly.
Application within the Program
Guides training content and leadership formation.
Drives humanitarian legal missions and protection programs.
Ensures dignity-centered advocacy and psychosocial healing.
Inspires lawyers to challenge tyranny and corruption.
Shapes policy dialogues and governance reform.
​Merges faith-based ethics with professional legal leadership.
Promotes participatory monitoring and ethical practice.
Guiding Doctrines
Doctrine
Doctrine of Divine Justice
Doctrine of Humanity
Doctrine of Human Dignity
Doctrine of Fearless Advocacy
Doctrine of Truth in Governance
Doctrine of Transformation
Doctrine of Accountability
Core Principle
Justice flows from God’s truth and righteousness.
Every human being bears God’s image and must be respected.
​Every person bears the image of God and deserves respect.
True legal courage arises from faith, not fear.
Nations prosper when truth governs institutions.
Spiritual renewal precedes legal and social reform.
Justice actors must serve transparently and responsibly.
Application within the Program
Forms the spiritual foundation for all training and reform.
Shapes humanitarian legal missions.
Ensures dignity-centered advocacy and psychosocial healing.
Inspires lawyers to challenge oppression.
Shapes policy dialogues and governance reform.
​Merges faith-based ethics with professional legal leadership.
Promotes participatory monitoring and ethical practice.
Program Rational, Goals & Objectives, Theory of Change
Program Rational
Across Africa, millions of people continue to endure the crushing realities of war, corruption, displacement, and systemic injustice. In countries such as Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola, Ethiopia, and South Sudan, the foundations of justice have crumbled under the weight of armed conflict, political repression, and institutional decay. Victims of violence, gender-based abuse, and persecution remain voiceless; deprived of protection, due process, and access to fair representation. Courts once envisioned as sanctuaries of justice now stand paralyzed; weakened by fear, manipulation, and a lack of capacity in adversarial litigation; leaving the oppressed defenseless and justice distant.
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This collapse of moral and legal order has widened the gap between the principles of human rights law and the lived reality of the people. The absence of fearless, well-trained advocates; men and women equipped with adversarial litigation skills and anchored in integrity, compassion, and divine truth has allowed cycles of abuse, impunity, and despair to persist unchallenged. While humanitarian actors address urgent physical needs, the deeper moral and legal roots of injustice remain unresolved, perpetuating a state of hopelessness where human dignity is daily eroded by the silence of failing institutions.
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Orpe Human Rights Advocates (ORPE-HRA) recognizes that genuine restoration of justice in such fragile contexts demands more than reform; it calls for a moral and spiritual awakening within the practice of law. There is an urgent need to raise and equip a new generation of fearless lawyers; advocates who are both technically proficient in adversarial litigation and spiritually grounded in Divine Justice, guided by conscience, and unwavering in their defense of human dignity.
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Through this initiative, ORPE-HRA bridges humanitarian relief, faith-based leadership, and legal empowerment to cultivate a transformative movement of legal professionals. These fearless advocates will stand at the frontlines of human rights defense; confronting oppression, challenging systemic corruption, and rebuilding justice systems rooted in truth, integrity, and divine moral order.
Program Goals and Objectives
Overall Goal:
To restore justice, integrity, and spiritual consciousness in African governance systems by empowering fearless lawyers and transformational leaders to confront human rights abuses through adversarial reasoning, ethical leadership, and divine truth.
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Specific Objectives:
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Train 500 lawyers and justice professionals in adversarial legal reasoning, strategic litigation, and ethical leadership.
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Establish 5 regional “Fearless Legal Coalitions” to advance human rights litigation and institutional reforms.
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Develop a comprehensive training manual integrating legal, ethical, spiritual, and psychological principles.
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Facilitate 10 high-impact strategic human rights cases through coalition advocacy.
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Measure behavioral and institutional change through post-training impact assessments and reform indicators.
Theory of Change
IF lawyers and leaders are equipped with adversarial reasoning, strategic litigation skills, spiritual awareness, and moral courage,
THEN they will effectively confront systemic corruption, human rights abuses, and institutional decay, BECAUSE they will operate as spiritually enlightened advocates of truth and justice who recognize divine authority as the ultimate source of legitimate power.
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Core Assumptions:
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True justice is both legal and spiritual.
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Transformational leadership arises from internal moral awakening.
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Strategic litigation is a nonviolent means to shift power and reform systems.
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Empowering local actors produces sustainable change.
Program Sustainability & Expansion
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Institutionalization: Partner with universities, judicial training institutes, and bar associations.
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Replication: Adapt model for government officials, journalists, and civic leaders.
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Digital Learning Hub: Develop e-learning platforms to reach remote regions.
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Alumni Network: Ongoing mentorship, pro bono collaboration, and joint casework.
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Partnership & Collaboration
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Legal & Judicial Institutions: Bar associations, law schools, judicial councils.
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Faith-Based Organizations: Church justice networks, interfaith councils.
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International Partners: UNDP, USAID, Open Society Foundations, EU Delegations.
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Academic Partners: Law faculties for curriculum validation and accreditation.
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Civil Society: Human rights NGOs and advocacy groups for case collaboration.
Key Deliverables
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500 trained lawyers and justice professionals across five African countries.
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Five Fearless Legal Coalitions established and operational.
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Comprehensive 3-language training manual integrating legal, ethical, and spiritual principles.
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10 strategic human rights cases initiated.
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Digital learning platform for continuous education and network expansion.
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Impact evaluation report with actionable policy reform recommendations.
Implementation Plan (7-18 Months)
Phase I: Program Setup & Pilot (Months 1–6)
Activities
Project inception & stakeholder consultations
Curriculum finalization & translation (English, Portuguese, French)
Trainer selection and capacity building
Baseline assessment of legal culture & advocacy gaps
Key Outputs
Inception report, partnership MoUs
3-language training manual
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20 certified facilitators
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Baseline data report
Lead Actors
Project Director, Country Coordinators
Academic Team, Legal Experts
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Program Manager, HR Unit
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M&E Unit
Timeframe
Month 1
Months 2–3
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Month 3
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Month 6
Phase II: Regional Expansion (Months 7–18)
Activities
Launch of regional training hubs (Angola, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa)
Training 400 additional participants
Establishment of 5 Fearless Legal Coalitions
Development of online learning portal
Mid-term evaluation
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Key Outputs
5 hubs operational
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400 trained lawyers and professionals
Coalition charters and action plans
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E-learning platform live
Evaluation report with recommendations
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Lead Actors
Regional Coordinators
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Trainers & Facilitators
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National Coalitions, Legal Affairs
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IT Unit, Curriculum Team
​M&E Unit
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Timeframe
Months 7–9
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Months 10–15
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Months 12–18
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Month 18
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Phase III: Strategic Litigation & Institutional Reform (Months 19–24)
Activities
Identification of 10 strategic human rights cases
Litigation support and advocacy campaigns
Impact evaluation and policy dialogues
Graduation & recognition of Fearless Legal Fellows
Key Outputs
Case briefs and legal filings
10 advocacy actions & media briefs
Coalition charters and action plans
National reports and reform policy proposals
Lead Actors
Coalition Lawyers, Legal Counsel
Advocacy Team
National Coalitions, Legal Affairs
Policy Unit, Partners
Timeframe
Months 19–22
Months 20–23
Months 12–18
Month 24
Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
Evaluation Area
Knowledge Gain
Curriculum finalization & translation (English, Portuguese, French)
Trainer selection and capacity building
Baseline assessment of legal culture & advocacy gaps
Indicators
% of participants demonstrating increased legal reasoning and ethical competence
3-language training manua
20 certified facilitators
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Baseline data report
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Means of Verification
Pre- and post-tests, observation
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Program Manager, HR Unit
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M&E Unit
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Frequency
Month 1
Months 2–3
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Month 3
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Month 6
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