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Jacqueline Asiimwe
Born1970 (age 53–54)
Mengo Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
NationalityUgandan
Alma materMakerere University
(Bachelor of Laws)
Law Development Centre
(Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice)
Georgetown University Law Center
(Master of Laws)
Occupation(s)Lawyer and Corporate Executive
Years activesince 1995
Known forWomen's Rights Advocacy
TitleChief Executive Officer of CivSource Africa.
Spouse
Peter Mwesige
​
​
(m. 2002; div. 2021)​

Jackie Asiimwe–Mwesige, (nee:Jacqueline Asiimwe) (born March 1970), is a Ugandan human rights lawyer and philanthropy advisor. She is the current Chairperson of the East African Philanthropy Network (EAPN) and chief executive officer of CivSource Africa, a philanthropy advisory service company that she founded in 2017.[1][2][3]

She concurrently serves as the chairperson of the International Centre for Research on Women Uganda, an affiliate of the International Center for Research on Women ICRW, based in Washington, DC, United States. Jacqueline is a member of the Global Board of ICRW. She also served as the Deputy Programme and Advocacy Manager for the Civil Society Capacity Building Programme, funded by the European Union, from 2007 until 2009.[4]

Early life and education

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She was born in March 1970 at Mengo Hospital in Kampala, Uganda's capital city. Her parents are Reverend Benon Mugarura Mutana and Mrs Joye Mugarura.[1]

Asiimwe attended Mengo Primary School where she sat P7 in 1983. She then joined Gayaza High School the oldest girls' secondary school in Uganda, from 1984 to 1989 for both O-Level and A-Level studies. She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree, awarded by Makerere University, Uganda's largest and oldest public university.[1]

She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, obtained from the Law Development Centre in Kampala. Her Master of Laws degree was awarded by Georgetown University Law School, in Washington, D.C.[1]

Career

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While still an undergraduate at Makerere University, Jacqueline became a member of the Uganda chapter of Federacion Internacional de Abogadas (FIDA) (International Federation of Women Lawyers), starting as a volunteer.[5]

She also worked as an advocacy officer at Uganda Women's Network (UWONET). During this time, she worked with many women who silently grapple with issues of maintenance, domestic violence, and rape.[6][7][8][9][10]

She also worked as a country manager for an anonymous donor, Deputy Programme and Advocacy Manager for European Union Civil Society Capacity building programme, Chief Executive Officer Uganda Women's Network, Fellow; Women's Rights Division of Human Rights Watch. Asiimwe is the Chief Executive Officer CivSource Africa an organization that identifies and supports the work of funding agencies and philanthropists in Africa. The organization particularly seeks to connect with and support local/Africa led philanthropy and provides grant management and advisory services on context and strategy.[11][12][13][14]

Asiimwe has also served as a Chairperson of the Ugandan affiliate of the International Center for Research on Women. She is a board member of Femme Forte, Project Soar and East Africa Philanthropy Network. She also served as the country manager for Uganda at Wellspring Advisors, an American philanthropic advisory firm.[15][16]

Asiimwe is known for zealous fight for women's rights, not only in Uganda, but also internationally.[1] She participated in the "Black Monday" campaign; an initiative by several civil society organisations to tackle corruption in Uganda.[17]

Professional memberships and affiliations

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Jacqueline Asiimwe is a member of the following bodies, organizations and societies:[citation needed] (a) Uganda Association of Women Lawyers (FIDA Uganda) (b) the Uganda chapter of the International Coach Federation (c) a member of Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE) (d) a member of Gayaza Old Girls Association (GOGA) (e) a member of Uganda Feminist Forum (UFF) and (f) a member of Law and Advocacy for Women in Uganda (LAW Uganda).

Consultancy experience

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GiZ Human Rights Program, Global Rights Alert,[18] Uganda Women Parliamentary Association (UWOPA), OXFAM GB Pan African office-Nairobi, UN Women, Forum for Women in Democracy, DFID, International Centre for Research on Women, HIVOS, OSIEA, SHARP, European Union Delegation in Kenya, Ministry of Justice Kenya, African Union Women and Gender Directorate, Action Aid International, National Democratic Institute and British Council Uganda.[19]

Family

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Jacqueline married Peter Mwesige, a journalist, on 22 December 2002, in Perryman, Maryland, United States. The marriage was blessed with two sons. The marriage was officially dissolved in a sitting of the High Court of Uganda, in Kampala, Uganda, on 30 November 2021. The couple was granted joint custody of their two children together.[20]

Other affiliations

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Asiimwe is a Fellow of the Women's Rights Division of Human Rights Watch.[21]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Prisca Baike (16 January 2018). "Jackie Asiimwe has climbed five mountains". The Observer (Uganda). Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  2. ^ Sarah Biryomumaisho (11 January 2021). "On Giving & Generosity: An Interview with Jacqueline Asiimwe". Andariya.com. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Tara Abrahams & Jacqueline Asiimwe to join ICRW's Board". ICRW | PASSION. PROOF. POWER. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  4. ^ Milton Olupot (15 November 2006). "EU gives Uganda Sh18b". New Vision. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  5. ^ Lillian Byarugaba Adriko (28 November 2019). "16 Days of Activism Against Gender- Based Violence offers hope for redress". Daily Monitor. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  6. ^ Louise Donovan (May 2020). "A transport ban in Uganda means women are trapped at home with their abusers". Cable News Network. Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  7. ^ Jackie Asiimwe–Mwesige (14 December 2002). "HRW: Just Die Quietly: Domestic Violence and Women's Vulnerability to HIV in Uganda: V. State Response" (Jacqueline Asiimwe–Mwesige Was UWOET Coordinator in December 2002). Human Rights Watch. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  8. ^ Muniini K. Mulera (21 March 2016). "Profile of Jackie Asiimwe, A Ugandan Lawyer". Mulerasfireplace.com. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  9. ^ Lisa Heemann (14 November 2016). Die Anerkennung traditioneller Institutionen in Südafrika, Ghana und Uganda: Eine verfassungs- und völkerrechtliche Perspektive (In the German Language). Mohr Siebeck. ISBN 978-3-16-154717-1.
  10. ^ Independent, The (8 September 2016). "INTERVIEW: Jacqueline Asiimwe on finding her human rights calling early". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  11. ^ African Philanthropy Network (1 May 2021). "Rewriting The Narrative Of African Philanthropy: A Round Table Conversation With Jacqueline Asiimwe, The CEO Of CivSource Africa". African Philanthropy Network (APN). Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  12. ^ John Odyek (24 January 2021). "Social Enterprises Neglected In Uganda". New Vision. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  13. ^ Samuel Lutwama (2 October 2019). "Corruption threatening space for CSOs in East Africa". New Vision. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  14. ^ Penelope Nankunda (11 October 2019). "Women reject move to hike nomination fees". New Vision. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  15. ^ Consolate Namyalo (17 September 2019). "Femme Forte Organizes Conversation on Image Based Violence". Glim Uganda. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  16. ^ Reignite Africa (2018). "Awakening The Giant In You: Professional Mentors: Jacqueline Asiimwe". ReigniteAfrica.org. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  17. ^ Jacqueline Asiimwe (4 December 2013). "A year later, Black Monday bears fruit". The Observer (Uganda). Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  18. ^ "My mitooma experience - Part 2". CivSource-Africa. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  19. ^ "Police need interpretersâ€" report". New Vision. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  20. ^ Nile Post (2 December 2021). "Dr Peter Mwesige, wife part ways after 20 years in marriage". Nile Post Uganda. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  21. ^ Human Rights Watch (13 August 2003). "Just Die Quietly: Domestic Violence and Women's Vulnerability to HIV in Uganda". Human Rights Watch. New York City. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
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