A Human Rights Adviser’s Unit (HRAU) was established in Timor-Leste in 2013, after the mandate of the UN peace mission, which had a human rights component, was terminated in December 2012. The HRAU works closely with the Government, the National Human Rights Institution (the Provedoria for Human Rights and Justice), civil society organizations and the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) supporting efforts to further develop the capacity of partners to promote, protect and mainstream human rights. The HRAU comprises one international and three national staff.
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