Maria do Carmo Medina
Maria do Carmo Medina
Maria do Carmo Medina was a Portuguese-born Angolan human rights defender, pro-Angola independence campaigner, academic, and the first female judge of Luanda Court of Appeal in Angola.
"The electoral process creates a high level of psychological tension for both individuals and political parties. As a result, any ill-considered or strategically motivated remark can lead to conflict," stated the official during the opening of the conference on "Elections, Tolerance, and Conflict Prevention Mechanisms."
"Angolan Lawyer and University Professor. Fighter for the independence of Angola and defender of Angolan political prisoners during the colonial period. Professor at the Agostinho Neto Law School, Supreme Court Judge and teacher of several generations of Angolan lawyers and jurists as well as being a major figure in the dissemination and teaching of Law in Angola."
"The Angolan Constitution emphasizes the unconditional respect for childrens rights."
