Janet Asiimwe

 Professional area of expertise: Humanitarian Operations, Gender Based Violence (GBV), Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment, Human Rights & International Laws, Democratic Governance| Leadership, Peace & Conflict Resolution, Development (Program Development & Management) plus, Coordination, Capacity Building, Research & Documentation.

Current Assignment: Field Associate with United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR)Uganda Operations.

Professional Areas of Passion: Humanitarian Operations, Gender Based Violence (GBV), Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment, Human Rights & International Laws, Democratic Governance| Leadership, Peace & Conflict Resolution, Development (Program Development & Management) plus, Coordination, Capacity Building, Research & Documentation.

 Key achievements: Participated in the making of the Current Uganda Refugee Act 2006|Led a team of 33 youth and CSOs to observe the Jordanian September 2016 Parliamentary Elections making key recommendations to improve democratic governance in Jordan|Built capacity of various organizations and government personnel in Uganda and Middle East on Human Rights, International and Refugee Laws, Democratic Governance & GBV thereby enhancing good governance and human rights protection and fulfilment.

My Professional Dream: To build a network of professionals with integrity and courage to uphold moral standards of conduct professionally and personally.

 Personal and professional Values: I believe in a strong work ethic guided by respect, integrity, accountability, dependability and loyalty.

Academic and Professional Training: Holds a Master’s in development studies (MDEV) from UCU University, Mukono Uganda; a Certificate in Refugee and Migration Studies from York University, Toronto Canada, a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (DLP) from Law Development Centre Kampala Uganda; Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Makerere University, Kampala Uganda