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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

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Addressing the Enduring Governance Legacies Undermining Political Stability, Social Cohesion, and Inclusive Economic Development in Angola

An Integrated Emergency Response Program Addressing Humanitarian Needs Arising from Political Instability

Political instability in Angola has left thousands of families facing displacement, food insecurity, and limited access to essential services. Through an integrated emergency response, we provide life-saving humanitarian assistance, protection, and recovery support to the most vulnerable; restoring dignity, stability, and hope to communities caught in crisis.

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Insurgency in Eastern DRC (North and South Kivu)

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An Integrated Emergency Response Addressing Humanitarian Needs Arising from Political Instability

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Sudan

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Conflict Zones in Sub-Saharan Africa

Restoring Human Dignity in Angola through Governance, Faith, and Protection

Integrated Governance, Protection, Ethical Leadership Empowerment, and Resilience

Angola faces interlinked political, social, economic, and security challenges that continue to erode human dignity and deepen inequality. Concentrated political power, constrained civic space, and weak accountability have undermined public trust, while persistent poverty, youth unemployment, rising living costs, and unequal access to essential services leave millions at risk of marginalization.

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These challenges are further intensified by climate shocks, regional security pressures, and the enduring legacy of militarization, which strain social cohesion and expose communities to human rights violations. While diplomatic engagement and security interventions remain necessary, lasting stability cannot be achieved through political or military measures alone.

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Restoring human dignity in Angola requires an integrated, values-driven response. This initiative strengthens accountable governance and human rights protection while advancing spiritual empowerment for ethical leadership and sustainable faith-based solutions that address poverty, inequality, and exclusion at their roots. By uniting governance reform, social protection, moral leadership, and community resilience, this approach transforms fragility into a pathway toward justice, peace, and sustainable human development.

Restoring Human Dignity in Haiti

Through Governance, Faith, Moral Leadership, and Protection

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

Through Governance, Faith, Moral Leadership, and Protection

Sudan is facing a profound humanitarian, political, and moral crisis that has stripped millions of people of safety, voice, and dignity. Prolonged conflict, fractured governance, widespread displacement, and economic collapse have deepened poverty, inequality, and suffering, while civilians face escalating violence, rights abuses, and loss of hope.

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The erosion of truth, accountability, and ethical leadership has weakened social trust and fueled cycles of injustice and division. While humanitarian aid and diplomatic engagement remain essential, lasting peace and recovery cannot be achieved through military or political measures alone.

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Restoring human dignity in Sudan requires an integrated, values-driven response. This initiative strengthens accountable governance and civilian protection while advancing spiritual empowerment for moral leadership that upholds truth, justice, and reconciliation, and sustainable faith-based solutions to address poverty, inequality, and marginalization. By uniting governance reform, ethical leadership, protection, and community resilience, this effort restores hope, rebuilds trust, and lays the foundation for peace, healing, and sustainable human development in Sudan.

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Restoring Human Dignity in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Through Governance, Faith, and Protection

The Democratic Republic of Congo continues to face profound political, social, economic, and security challenges that erode human dignity and perpetuate poverty and inequality. Weak governance, limited accountability, and constrained access to justice undermine public trust, while widespread poverty, youth unemployment, and inequality leave millions of families marginalized and vulnerable.

 

Ongoing insecurity, armed violence, displacement, and the legacy of conflict place civilians, especially women, children, and faith communities, at heightened risk of abuse and exclusion. While humanitarian, diplomatic, and security efforts are essential, lasting peace and stability cannot be achieved through military or political solutions alone.

 

Restoring human dignity in the DRC requires an integrated, values-driven response. This initiative strengthens accountable governance and human rights protection while advancing spiritual empowerment for ethical leadership and sustainable faith-based solutions that address poverty, inequality, and marginalization at their roots. By uniting governance reform, moral leadership, protection, and community resilience, this effort restores hope, promotes justice, and lays the foundation for lasting peace and human development in the Congo.

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Ethiopia

Through Governance, Faith, Moral Leadership, and Protection

Ethiopia continues to face deep human suffering driven by internal conflicts in the Amhara and Oromia regions, lingering trauma and displacement from the Tigray war, and rising regional tensions with Eritrea. These overlapping crises have weakened social cohesion, exposed civilians to violence and rights violations, and left vulnerable families especially women, children, and displaced persons without protection, justice, or hope.

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Orpe Human Rights Advocates is responding by restoring human dignity through ethical governance support, faith-based moral leadership, and integrated protection services. Working alongside trusted community and faith leaders, OHRA strengthens local accountability, promotes reconciliation and truth, delivers protection and psychosocial support to survivors, and rebuilds pathways to peace and resilience.

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Your support enables life-saving protection, dignity-centered recovery, and sustainable community-led solution helping Ethiopians move from conflict and fear toward justice, healing, and lasting peace.

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Somalia

Through Governance, Faith, Moral Leadership, and Protection

Somalia continues to face deep political instability, protracted conflict, economic hardship, and social fragmentation that erode human dignity and leave millions vulnerable. Weak governance, limited accountability, displacement, and persistent insecurity undermine public trust, while poverty, inequality, and recurring climate shocks strip families of safety, opportunity, and hope.

Restoring human dignity in Somalia requires an integrated, values-driven response. This initiative strengthens accountable governance and civilian protection while advancing spiritual empowerment and moral leadership rooted in faith, truth, and service. By supporting sustainable faith-based solutions to poverty and exclusion, and by protecting the most vulnerable, this approach rebuilds trust, restores hope, and lays the foundation for peace, justice, and resilient communities across Somalia.

Restoring Dignity in Cameroon

Restoring Human Dignity Through Integrated Governance, Faith, and Protection

Cameroon faces intertwined political, social, economic, and security challenges that continue to erode human dignity and deepen inequality. Weak accountability, limited civic space, and uneven access to justice undermine public trust, while poverty, youth unemployment, and rising living costs leave millions of families marginalized and vulnerable.

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Prolonged insecurity, internal displacement, and community tensions further strain social cohesion and expose civilians especially women and children, to protection risks. While humanitarian, diplomatic, and security responses remain critical, lasting stability cannot be achieved through political or military measures alone.

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Restoring human dignity in Cameroon requires an integrated, values-driven response. This initiative strengthens accountable governance and human rights protection while advancing spiritual empowerment for ethical leadership and sustainable faith-based solutions to address poverty, inequality, and exclusion at their roots. By uniting governance reform, moral leadership, protection, and community resilience, this effort restores hope, promotes justice, and builds a foundation for lasting peace and inclusive human development in Cameroon.

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Restoring Human Dignity in Mozambique

An Integrated Response to Political, Social, Economic, and Security Fragility

Mozambique faces overlapping political, social, economic, and security challenges that are eroding human dignity and destabilizing communities. Concentrated power constrained civic space, widespread poverty, youth unemployment, climate shocks, and ongoing insecurity particularly in the north have weakened public trust, displaced families, and increased vulnerability to human rights abuses.

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Restoring human dignity requires an integrated response that strengthens accountable governance, protects rights, stabilizes vulnerable households, expands economic opportunities for youth, and builds resilience to conflict and climate shocks. By placing dignity, participation, and protection at the center of recovery efforts, this initiative lays the foundation for peace, trust, and sustainable stability in Mozambique.

Burkina Faso

Through Governance, Faith, Moral Leadership, and Protection

Burkina Faso is confronting a severe convergence of political instability, insecurity, poverty, and social fragmentation that continues to erode human dignity. Weak governance, limited state presence, and ongoing violence have displaced communities, disrupted livelihoods, and exposed civilians—especially women, children, and faith communities—to heightened protection risks and inequality.

Economic hardship, food insecurity, and restricted access to basic services deepen marginalization, while fear and distrust undermine social cohesion. Although humanitarian, diplomatic, and security responses remain vital, lasting stability cannot be achieved through military or political measures alone.

Restoring human dignity in Burkina Faso requires an integrated, values-driven response. This initiative strengthens accountable governance and civilian protection while advancing spiritual empowerment for ethical and moral leadership that promotes truth, justice, and reconciliation. By developing sustainable faith-based solutions to poverty, inequality, and exclusion, and by building resilient, values-centered communities, this effort restores hope, protects the vulnerable, and lays the foundation for peace, dignity, and sustainable human development in Burkina Faso.

Theory of Change

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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

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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 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, OHRA 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:

  1. Train 500 lawyers and justice professionals in adversarial legal reasoning, strategic litigation, and ethical leadership.

  2. Establish 5 regional “Fearless Legal Coalitions” to advance human rights litigation and institutional reforms.

  3. Develop a comprehensive training manual integrating legal, ethical, spiritual, and psychological principles.

  4. Facilitate 10 high-impact strategic human rights cases through coalition advocacy.

  5. 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:

  • True justice is both legal and spiritual.

  • Transformational leadership arises from internal moral awakening.

  • Strategic litigation is a nonviolent means to shift power and reform systems.

  • Empowering local actors produces sustainable change.

Program Sustainability & Expansion

  • Institutionalization: Partner with universities, judicial training institutes, and bar associations.

  • Replication: Adapt model for government officials, journalists, and civic leaders.

  • Digital Learning Hub: Develop e-learning platforms to reach remote regions.

  • Alumni Network: Ongoing mentorship, pro bono collaboration, and joint casework.

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Partnership & Collaboration

  • Legal & Judicial Institutions: Bar associations, law schools, judicial councils.

  • Faith-Based Organizations: Church justice networks, interfaith councils.

  • International Partners: UNDP, USAID, Open Society Foundations, EU Delegations.

  • Academic Partners: Law faculties for curriculum validation and accreditation.

  • Civil Society: Human rights NGOs and advocacy groups for case collaboration.

Key Deliverables

  • 500 trained lawyers and justice professionals across five African countries.

  • Five Fearless Legal Coalitions established and operational.

  • Comprehensive 3-language training manual integrating legal, ethical, and spiritual principles.

  • 10 strategic human rights cases initiated.

  • Digital learning platform for continuous education and network expansion.

  • 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

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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

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Timeframe

Month 1

Months 2–3

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Month 3

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Month 6

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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 16

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

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  • 10 advocacy actions & media briefs

  • Coalition charters and action plans

  • National reports and reform policy proposals​​​​

Lead Actors

  • Coalition Lawyers, Legal Counsel

  • Advocacy Team

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  • National Coalitions, Legal Affairs

  • Policy Unit, Partners​​​​​​

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Timeframe

  • Months 19–22

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  • Months 20–23

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  • Months 12–18

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  • Month 24​​​​​

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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

Academic Team, Legal Experts

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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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