Manuel David Mendes (born 6 May 1962 in Cazenga, Luanda Province, Portuguese Angola) is an Angolan lawyer, human rights activist and politician. He is one of the best-known persons of the Angolan civil society, and is also known as "advocate of the poor" because of his opposition to government corruption. Among other things, Mendes directs the Angolan human rights NGO Mãos Livres (Free Hands) and due to this is sued by the Angolan government in various corruption cases.
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6 May 1962 (age 63) Cazenga, Luanda Province
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