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Rukare Donald
Rukare Donald
Executive Vice President | Freedom House
Spain
Rukare Donald
Summary
Dr. Rukare Donald is a distinguished sports lawyer and advocate, currently serving as the President of the Uganda Olympic Committee and the Executive Vice President of the Commonwealth Games Federation. With a robust background in international law and human rights, he has dedicated his career to capacity building and governance within the non-profit sector. His extensive experience spans over two decades, including leadership roles in sports administration and legal advisory positions for various organizations. Dr. Rukare is also a sought-after guest lecturer, sharing his expertise in international sports law and human rights at prestigious institutions. His commitment to humanitarian efforts and sports development showcases his multifaceted professional interests. A passionate athlete himself, he integrates his love for sports with his legal acumen, advocating for athletes' rights and fair play on an international stage. His academic credentials include multiple degrees in law and specialized training from renowned institutions like Harvard and Cambridge.
Rukare Donald
Work Experience
Executive Vice President at
COMMONWEALTH GAMES FEDERATION
November 2023 - Present
President at
Uganda Olympic Committee
January 2021 - Present
Chief of Party ( COP) at
Freedom House
September 2020 - Present
President at
Uganda Olympic Committee
March 2020 - Present
Arbitrator at
International Court Of Arbitration For Sport
December 2015 - Present
Chief of Party USAID RIGHTS AND RULE OF LAW ACTIVITY at
Freedom House
July 2015 - Present
Chief of Party at
Freedom House Usaid Rights And Rule Of Law Program
July 2015 - Present
FINA BUREAU MEMBER at
International Swimming Federation Fina
December 2014 - Present
Chief Executive Officer at
Governance And Public Policy Research Center
May 2014 - Present
Board Chairman at
National Council Of Sports |
March 2020 - February 2022
President at
Uganda Swimming Federation
January 2000 - March 2020
Secretary General at
Uganda Olympic Committee
March 2013 - March 2020
Member of Masters Committee at
International Swimming Federation Fina
January 2013 - December 2014
Country Director at
Global Rights
March 2010 - December 2014
Vice President at
African Swimming Federation
January 2012 - January 2014
Guest Faculty at
International Law Institute
February 2001 - January 2013
Part time Lecturer at
University
August 2002 - January 2013
Guest Lecturer at
Center For Human Rights University Of Pretoria
July 2006 - January 2013
Programme Manager at
European Union Human Rights And Good Governance Program
January 2007 - December 2010
Governance/Legal Advisor at
eMBAssy
January 2000 - December 2007
Senior Legal Officer at
Inspectorate of Government
January 1993 - December 1998
Rukare Donald
Education
Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía -ISDE Law and Bussiness School, Executive Masters In International Sports Law
January 2018 - January 2018
Harvard Business School Executive Education, Certificate
January 2016 - January 2016
University of Cambridge /ISDE., Certificate
January 2015 - January 2015
University of Louvain , Master's Degree
January 2014 - January 2015
Center for Human Rights University of Pretoria, Doctor Of Laws (Lld)
January 2005 - January 2011
Lunds universitet / Lund University, Master Of Laws (Llm)
January 1997 - January 1998
Institute of Social Studies, The Hague, Post Graduate Diploma
January 1997 - January 1997
Law Development Center Kampala, Graduate Diploma Legal Practise
January 1992 - January 1993
Makerere University, Bachelor Of Laws (Ll.B Honors.)
January 1989 - January 1992
Harvard Kennedy School of Government, Executive Program
January 2012
Harvard University Kennedy School of Government, Executive Program
January 2012
Frequently Asked Questions about Rukare Donald
What company does Rukare Donald work for?
Rukare Donald is a Executive Vice President at Freedom House, a company specializing in Nonprofit Organization Management.
Where Rukare Donald graduated from?
Rukare Donald holds a degree in International Sports Law from Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía -ISDE Law and Bussiness School.
Is Rukare Donald an immigrant?
Yes, Rukare Donald is an immigrant and currently based in Spain
Who is Rukare Donald?
Dr. Rukare Donald is a distinguished sports lawyer and advocate, currently serving as the President of the Uganda Olympic Committee and the Executive Vice President of the Commonwealth Games Federation. With a robust background in international law and human rights, he has dedicated his career to capacity building and governance within the non-profit sector. His extensive experience spans over two decades, including leadership roles in sports administration and legal advisory positions for various organizations. Dr. Rukare is also a sought-after guest lecturer, sharing his expertise in international sports law and human rights at prestigious institutions. His commitment to humanitarian efforts and sports development showcases his multifaceted professional interests. A passionate athlete himself, he integrates his love for sports with his legal acumen, advocating for athletes' rights and fair play on an international stage. His academic credentials include multiple degrees in law and specialized training from renowned institutions like Harvard and Cambridge.
Rukare`s contact details
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