Phionah Kanyange
@phionahkanyange
Human-rights focused lawyer and program leader driving gender-justice, legal empowerment, and community impact.
UgandaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated human-rights lawyer and program coordinator with experience designing gender-responsive programs, managing projects, and advocating for women's and children's rights. I combine legal training with program management to deliver impact-driven initiatives.
As Program Coordinator at FIDA Uganda I led multi-stakeholder projects, managed budgets and timelines, and represented the organization in national and international forums to influence policy and advance legal reforms.
I co-founded Impactful Education Africa and have held roles including project manager, legal assistant, trainer, and clinical legal education student, delivering capacity-building, legal opinions, and community outreach in diverse settings.
I bring strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, a commitment to feminist lawyering and environmental justice, and a track record of mentorship, event coordination, and evidence-based advocacy.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Grant Selection Committee Member
The Fund for Global Human Rights
Sep 2024 - Oct 2024 (1 month)
Served on the LEF and CYP grant selection committee reviewing youth-led legal empowerment climate and environmental justice proposals during a short-term engagement in 2024.
Assistant Firm Leader
Law Development Centre
Feb 2022 - Mar 2023 (1 year 1 month)
Led and supervised Firm B7 at the Lira campus, coordinating student practical legal training and firm activities to enhance clinical legal education.
Legal Assistant
Foundation for Human Rights Initiative
Oct 2022 - Jan 2023 (3 months)
Provided legal support and research for human rights initiatives, contributing to case preparation and advocacy efforts during short-term placement.
Co-founder, Programs Coordinator
Impactful Education Africa
Oct 2020 - Jan 2023 (2 years 3 months)
Co-founded the organisation and led programs and partnerships, developing education initiatives and coordinating stakeholders to deliver youth-focused learning projects from 2020 to 2023.
Project Manager
Athari Group
Sep 2022 - Dec 2022 (3 months)
Coordinated start-up NGO founders and ensured smooth delivery of programs and mentor relationships across cohorts during a project-based engagement.
Trainer of Trainees
Research and Innovations Fund, Makerere University
May 2021 - Sep 2021 (4 months)
Led a team of 25 students attached to High Court divisions, delivering legal training and drafting legal opinions during the attachment program.
Clinical Legal Student
Public Interest Law Clinic
Aug 2018 - Sep 2021 (3 years 1 month)
Participated in community law programs and mobile clinics, delivering legal assistance and public interest legal services between 2018 and 2021.
Legal Intern
Platform for Labour Action
Sep 2020 - Nov 2020 (2 months)
Handled labour disputes through mediation and arbitration and drafted legal opinions to support workplace justice initiatives during a short internship.
Legal Intern
Child Concern Initiative Organization
Jul 2020 - Sep 2020 (2 months)
Conducted legal opinion writing, mediation, community outreach and radio sessions to advance children's rights, refugee protection and social justice in Bundibugyo District.
Program Coordinator
FIDA Uganda
Spearheaded design, implementation, and evaluation of gender-responsive programs advancing access to justice and economic empowerment for women; managed budgets, timelines and donor compliance while leading capacity-building and policy research efforts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Law Development Centre
Postgraduate Diploma, Legal Practice
2022 - 2022
Completed a postgraduate diploma in legal practice at the Law Development Centre in 2022 focused on professional legal training and practical skills.
Makerere University
Bachelor of Laws, Law
2017 - 2021
Activities and societies: Public Interest Law Clinic (PILAC), Makerere Law Society, Makerere Debating Union
Completed a Bachelor of Laws degree at Makerere University from 2017 to 2021 with coursework and clinical legal education experience.
St. Mary's Kitende
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education, Secondary Education
2015 - 2016
Completed the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education at St. Mary's Kitende between 2015 and 2016.
Trinity College Nabbingo
Uganda Certificate of Education, Secondary Education
2011 - 2014
Completed the Uganda Certificate of Education at Trinity College Nabbingo from 2011 to 2014.
St. Paul Kaaso Primary School
Primary Leaving Certificate, Primary Education
2003 - 2010
Completed Primary Leaving Examinations at St. Paul Kaaso Primary School in 2010.
Availability
Location
UgandaAuthorized to work in
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