RFAs: Protection and Solutions Programme for Refugees and Asylum-Seekers (Angola)

Deadline: 25-Sep-2026

The UNHCR Protection and Solutions Programme in Angola invites NGOs, civil society organizations, and academic institutions to support protection and solutions for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless persons. The programme focuses on legal assistance, asylum procedures, birth registration, identity documentation, advocacy, research, and community awareness.

About the UNHCR Angola Protection and Solutions Programme

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Angola is seeking qualified organizations to support the implementation of protection and solutions activities for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless persons. The programme aims to strengthen the protection environment in Angola by supporting government institutions and civil society organizations. A key objective is to help operationalize fair and predictable asylum procedures while improving access to civil registration and identity documentation for affected populations. What Does the Programme Support? The programme focuses on several interconnected areas of protection and solutions.

Key activities include:

- Access to asylum procedures. - Legal assistance and representation. - Access to documentation and rights. - Advocacy and legal analysis. - Protection-related research. - Registration and identity documentation. - Birth registration for children of refugees and asylum-seekers. - Community awareness and information campaigns. Legal Assistance and Representation Partners are expected to support refugees and asylum-seekers in accessing asylum procedures, documentation, and their rights through legal assistance and representation. Legal support can help affected individuals understand and navigate relevant procedures and access available protection mechanisms. Organizations participating in the programme should have relevant experience in providing legal assistance to displaced and stateless populations. Support for Asylum Procedures The programme seeks to strengthen access to fair and predictable asylum procedures. Partners will support activities that help refugees and asylum-seekers access appropriate asylum processes and related protection mechanisms. This includes supporting government institutions and civil society in operationalizing national asylum procedures. Advocacy, Research and Legal Analysis Advocacy and research are important components of the programme.

Partners are expected to contribute to

- Advocacy on protection and asylum issues. - Research related to displaced and stateless populations. - Legal analysis. - Efforts to further national asylum procedures. These activities can contribute to improving the overall protection environment and strengthening asylum systems. Registration and Identity Documentation The programme also focuses on improving access to registration and identity documentation. Partners are expected to facilitate access to these services through legal assistance and coordination with refugee authorities. Improved access to documentation can help affected individuals obtain recognition and access relevant rights and services. Inclusive Birth Registration Another important focus is promoting inclusive birth registration for children of refugees and asylum-seekers. Partners will contribute to efforts that help ensure children from affected populations can access birth registration processes. The programme therefore recognizes civil registration as an important element of protection and identity documentation. Community Awareness and Information Campaigns

Partners are expected to conduct community awareness and information activities

These campaigns will help refugees and asylum-seekers understand available procedures and services, including: - Asylum procedures. - Documentation processes. - Registration services. - Available legal assistance. - Relevant protection rights. Community-level information can help reduce barriers to accessing asylum and documentation systems. Coordination With Refugee Authorities Organizations will facilitate access to registration and identity documentation through coordination with refugee authorities. This coordination is intended to support more effective access to documentation and registration services for refugees and asylum-seekers. Support for Stateless Persons The programme also addresses the protection needs of stateless persons. Partners with experience in protection, legal assistance, and advocacy can contribute to efforts aimed at improving documentation, legal protection, and access to relevant rights for affected populations. Who Can Apply? The opportunity is open to organizations with relevant experience and capacity to support protection and solutions activities in Angola.

Eligible organization types include:

- Local NGOs. - International NGOs. - Civil society organizations. - Academic institutions. Applicants should have experience working in areas such as protection, legal assistance, advocacy, displacement, or statelessness. Organizational Experience Required Organizations should be able to demonstrate relevant experience supporting displaced and stateless populations.

Particularly relevant experience includes

- Protection programming. - Legal assistance. - Legal representation. - Advocacy. - Research. - Legal analysis. - Asylum-related activities. - Civil registration and documentation. - Community awareness. How to Prepare a Strong Expression of Interest Organizations should clearly demonstrate how their expertise can contribute to the programme’s protection and solutions objectives.

A strong submission should highlight:

- Experience supporting refugees and asylum-seekers. - Experience working with stateless populations. - Legal assistance and representation capacity. - Knowledge of asylum procedures. - Advocacy and research experience. - Legal analysis capabilities. - Experience supporting registration and documentation. - Community outreach and awareness experience. - Ability to coordinate with rel