ANITA KAWANZI
TORONTO,ON
Summary
TORONTO, ON PROFESIONAL SUMMARY Bachelor of Law graduate from Uganda Christian University and a holder of a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. I offer 5 years of adept experience in case management and human rights complaints and meticulous report writing. Proficient in Excel and well versed in human rights legislation. Driven by a passion for justice and fairness to safeguarding and promoting human rights.
Experienced [Job Title] with background writing correspondence, briefs and contracts. Dedicated to serving client needs with comprehensive assistance to attorneys and professional work with court staff.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
LEGAL ASSISTANT
GALISONGA AND CO. ADVOCATES
, UGANDA
03.2019 - 01.2023
- Interpreting all policies regarding human rights at workplaces to and ensuring they are not breached
- This is through carrying out human rights training and sensitization to all workers
- Carried out investigations into claims and provided all relevant documentation
- Conducted interviews with individuals filing complaints to gather information and see if claim is viable
- This led to arbitration and mediation of over 100 complaints of violation of human rights in two months period
- Maintained caseload of complaints, information collected, reviewed files and gathered necessary information to identify issues relating to human rights complaints
- Authored over 50 comprehensive reports on investigated cases, maintaining attention to detail and legal accuracy
- Conducted individual sessions with complainants, assessing over 200 cases annually to determine their viability and threat.
HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER
UGANDA WOMEN’S NETWORK
, UGANDA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Facilitated resolution through mediation and arbitration resolution with victims of domestic based violence and their perpetrators
- This led to reduction in gender-based violence in the area from 80% to 40% in a month’s time
- Conducted research, campaigns and outreaches in the community on diversity issues and protection of human rights
- This saw reduction in gender-based violence in the communities from 80% to 30%
- Developed and delivered regular education and training sessions on topics relating to human rights, equity and sexual violence and discrimination
- This was through visiting hospitals and delivered training through plays, community outreach and teaching about the law on human rights
- This saw an increase in the knowledge about human rights from 30% to 80%.
Education
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA - LEGAL PRACTICE
LAW DEVELOPMENT CENTER
04.2022
BACHELOR -
UGANDA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
06.2020
Certificate of Completion of Human Rights 101 Certificate of Completion of Working Together: The Ontario Human Rights Code -
ST MARY’S COLLEGE KITENDE, ARTS
06.2015
ACCA -
TORONTO SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
01.0001
Skills
- HARD SKILLS
- Case Management & Report Writing Excelled in managing case data
- Mediation and conflict resolution Successfully mediated and resolved 80% cases through advanced mediation techniques
- Training delivery Delivered regular training sessions on human rights reaching 100 employees and students
- SOFT SKILLS
- Excel proficiency to organize and analyse information
- Attention to detail and analytical skills This is through accessing evidence and exercising sound judgement
- Problem solving skills This is through successful mediation and other resolutions
- Excellent listening skills and communication skills This is through carefully listening to victims and resolved their cases
- Document Control
- Corporate Law
- Court Reporting
Timeline
HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER
UGANDA WOMEN’S NETWORK
01.2021 - 01.2022
LEGAL ASSISTANT
GALISONGA AND CO. ADVOCATES
03.2019 - 01.2023
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA - LEGAL PRACTICE
LAW DEVELOPMENT CENTER
BACHELOR -
UGANDA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Certificate of Completion of Human Rights 101 Certificate of Completion of Working Together: The Ontario Human Rights Code -
ST MARY’S COLLEGE KITENDE, ARTS
ACCA -
TORONTO SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
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sunday
morning
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evening
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