Desmond Turyatunga
Frankfurt am Main
Summary
Dynamic Human Rights Advocate with extensive experience in policy formulation and research within the Parliament of Uganda. Demonstrated success in influencing key legislation, including measures addressing sexual violence and the Anti-Homosexuality Act. Exceptional communication skills facilitate effective collaboration and advocacy for vulnerable populations. Committed to advancing human rights through impactful policy initiatives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Clerk Assistant (Committee on Human Rights)
Parliament of Uganda
12.2021 - 12.2025
- Reviewing the allocation and expenditure of funds in the State budget to support measures to promote and protect human rights
- Mainstreaming human rights into the work of (other) parliamentary committees and of Parliament as a whole
- Scrutinizing all Bills for their compatibility with human rights
- Obtaining information from the Executive about the justification for actions or inaction that affect human rights
- Scrutinizing State compliance with existing United Nations human rights treaties
- Scrutinizing proposed human rights treaties, and other international treaties with implications for human rights, and report to Parliament thereon, prior to ratifications
- Scrutinizing the Executive’s response to judgments of national, regional and international courts with implications for human rights
- Monitoring the adequacy of the existing national system for the protection of human rights
Program Assistant (volunteer)
Rights Evidence Action limited
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Undertaking regular monitoring and visits to detention and prison facilities
- Providing legal counselling, information and available legal options to key populations and other persons of concern
- Conducting legal information sessions on human rights and key Laws relating to the protection of key populations and other persons of concern
- Conducting case management and follow-up on legal cases with relevant authorities
- Closely working with Police to provide necessary assistance to survivors and witnesses
- Participating in legal training as directed by the Senior Legal Officer
- Supporting Community Paralegals to conduct legal information sessions on rights and obligations, offences and punishments in Uganda relating to key populations and other persons of concern
- Supporting the Senior Policy Analyst to analyze data and highlight trends and legal protection needs of key populations and other persons of concern
Intern/Volunteer
Parliament of Uganda
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Researching and writing legal opinions in the Human Rights practice
- Providing interpretation of the rules of procedure of parliament and giving advice during plenary and committee meetings
- Ensuring the safe custody of all papers laid before parliament
- Following up on matters resolved in committees and parliament
- Ensuring timely preparation of the order of business of the house
- Successfully studied and made policies for the management and control of sexual violence in institutions of learning in Uganda which were later adopted by parliament of Uganda
- Successfully executed the annual National Youth Parliament which aims to bring together young leaders to express their social, political and economic views as representatives from the grass roots
- Chaired and made a case for implications of passing the Anti Homosexuality Act with the chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission
- Policy formulation and recommendations on human rights issues and concerns
Education
Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration - Social Sciences
Uganda Christian University
UGANDA01-2019
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
St.Mary’s Secondary School, Kitende Annex
UGANDA01-2014
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
St. Joseph’s Secondary Secondary
UGANDA01-2012
Bachelor of Laws - Human Rights, International Law
Makerere University
Uganda01-2026
Master of Arts - Human Rights
Fulda University of Applied Sciences
Fulda, Germany12-2027
Skills
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving and creative thinking
- Research skills
- Effective Communication
- Team work
- Time management
- Public speaking and advocacy
- Problem solving skills
- Public Speaking
- Public Affairs
- Adaptability
Affiliations
- Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Youth Affairs
- National Youth Council
- Uganda Women Parliamentary Association
- Rotaract
Timeline
Clerk Assistant (Committee on Human Rights)
Parliament of Uganda
12.2021 - 12.2025
Program Assistant (volunteer)
Rights Evidence Action limited
01.2021 - 12.2024
Intern/Volunteer
Parliament of Uganda
01.2020 - 12.2021
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
St. Joseph’s Secondary Secondary
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
St.Mary’s Secondary School, Kitende Annex
Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration - Social Sciences
Uganda Christian University
Bachelor of Laws - Human Rights, International Law
Makerere University
Master of Arts - Human Rights
Fulda University of Applied Sciences
References
- Boniface Okuda, Senior Statistician, Parliament of Uganda, Bokuda3@gmail.com, bokuda@parliament.go.ug, +256779234923
- Grace Akello, Coordinator Rights Evidence Action Limited, graceakello772@gmail.com, +256766451326
- Musiime Alex Martin, Researcher International Society for Human Rights, alexmartinmusiime@gmail.com, +256786278870
Personal Interests And Skills
- Reading
- Writing
- Public Speaking and Participating in Public Affairs
- Travelling
- Meditation