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Catherine Baine-Omugisha – Uganda

Catherine Baine-Omugisha

Occupation/Title

Advocate, Business Administrator, Chartered Mediator, Fellow of the Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa)

 

Country of Origin

Uganda

 

Summary/About Me

Catherine Baine-Omugisha is a multifaceted professional with extensive experience in law, business administration, and alternative dispute resolution. As the founder and Managing Advocate of Baine-Omugisha Legal Consultants and Advocates, she leads a firm dedicated to conflict mitigation and ADR. In addition to her primary role, Catherine collaborates with various organizations to execute consultancy assignments. Her diverse background and commitment to justice and conflict resolution make her a key figure in promoting peace and legal advocacy in her community.

 

Areas of Expertise

  • Advocacy
  • Business Administration
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
  • Mediation and Arbitration
  • Conflict Mitigation

 

Professional Experience

  • Founder and Managing Advocate at Baine-Omugisha Legal Consultants and Advocates
  • Chartered Mediator and Fellow of the Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa)
  • Consultant for various organizations on legal and conflict resolution matters

 

Key Initiatives

  • Training Local Council 1 Officers in Domestic Violence Prevention:Catherine’s Social Change Initiative focused on training Local Council 1 (LC1) officers in Kampala, Uganda, to enhance their ability to prevent, mitigate, and resolve domestic violence cases. By empowering LC1 officers with the necessary skills and knowledge, her initiative aimed to create a more effective and community-centered approach to addressing domestic violence.

 

Skills

  • Legal Advocacy
  • Conflict Resolution and Mediation
  • Community Training and Capacity Building
  • Program Design and Implementation
  • Consultancy in Legal and ADR Matters

 

Catherine Baine-Omugisha is dedicated to fostering a safer and more just society through her work in legal advocacy and conflict resolution. Her initiatives and professional endeavors focus on empowering local leaders and communities to address and resolve conflicts effectively, particularly in the realm of domestic violence.