Rosaline Awutarh Bates Anoma, M.A.

 

Doktorarbeit Thema

 

To investigate the intersection of gender-based violence, poverty, gender stereotypes, culture and tradition, law discrimination: focusing on the problem of gender-based violence in Cameroon

 

Doctoral Candidate in Human Rights Law at the Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany. Doctoral research will investigate the intersection of gender-based violence, poverty, gender stereotypes, culture and tradition, law discrimination amongst other issues in to devise a multidimensional approach to dealing with the problem of gender-based violence in Cameroon and to understand why the Cameroonian society as a whole has not been able to get past all the structures and dynamics which favour gender-based violence. Seeks to be part of a process that advances human rights and promotes individual and general development. Supports gender equality, and inclusive and sustainable development initiatives. Working towards becoming an expert in and advocate for gender – based approaches to sustainable peace, development and human rights.

 

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Rosaline Awutarh Bates Anoma Email : arbatesanoma@yahoo.com Skype : Rbates2015 Tel : +49 163 2197478 (mobile)

 

Profile

Doctoral Candidate in Human Rights Law at the Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany. Doctoral research will investigate the intersection of gender-based violence, poverty, gender stereotypes, culture and tradition, law discrimination amongst other issues in to devise a multidimensional approach to dealing with the problem of gender-based violence in Cameroon and to understand why the Cameroonian society as a whole has not been able to get past all the structures and dynamics which favour gender-based violence. Seeks to be part of a process that advances human rights and promotes individual and general development. Supports gender equality, and inclusive and sustainable development initiatives. Working towards becoming an expert in and advocate for gender – based approaches to sustainable peace, development and human rights.

Education

2019 – 2023: Doctoral Degree (Dr. jur.) in Human Rights Law, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany

2013 – 2015: Masters of Arts (M.A.) International Law and Human Rights, University for Peace: San Jose, Costa Rica

2010 – 2011: Certificate in Human Rights, Humanitarian Law and Sustainable Development, Catholic University of Central Africa, Yaounde, Cameroon

2009 – 2010: Post Graduate Diploma (Maitrise en Droit) in Business Law, University of Yaoundé II, Soa, Cameroon

2005 – 2009: Bachelor’s in Law and Political Science, University of Dschang, Cameroon

Working Experience

August 2017 –present: Cameroon Advocacy Associate, Contra Nocendi Cameroon

Duties:

· Provide research support on organization thematic interests in Cameroon including administration of justice and rule of law, arbitrary arrest and detention, torture and cruel and inhuman or degrading treatment, treatment in detention and prison conditions, freedom of expression, assembly and association, protection of human rights defenders

· Contribute to Contra Nocendi submissions to international human rights monitoring bodies

· Drafting, editing and translating articles in English or French published monthly in the organisation’s newsletter.

· Assist in designing, planning and implementing advocacy strategy and campaigns.

· Monitoring and reporting on the human rights situation in Cameroon through the OpenEvsys platform

· Verify and report on alleged human rights violations connected to the Anglophone crisis in Cameroon

· Collaborate with partner organisations to promote the respect and protection of human rights

October 2016 – April 2017: Course Instructor, Pan-African Institute for Development – West Africa, Buea, Cameroon (service contract)

Duties:

· Prepare Course work and presentations for Refugee Service Administration

· Teach and Instruct on International Refugee Law and Refugee Service Administration

· Conduct continuous assessments

· Set Examinations for course

· Grade examination and assessment papers

January – September 2016: Legal & Programs Officer, Sustainable Aid for Widows and Orphans (Full-time)

Duties:

· Designed the underprivileged donation platform for orphans

· Conceived and developed the widows’ firewood sale income generating Project benefiting 15 widows

· Established six performance indicators to monitor and evaluate success of the widows’ firewood sale income generating project

· Conducted diversified capacity building workshops for widows focusing on financial management, children’s rights, sexual reproductive health rights, business protection, business planning, and group dynamics.

· Submitted monthly activity report to the Coordination

November 01 –30, 2016: Resource Person and Assistant, Servitas Cameroon (Service Contract)

Duties:

· Contributed to the planning and organisation of capacity building seminar for gender empowerment.

· Organised and moderated the activities for International day of persons with disabilities for the “Women with Disabilities” association in Douala, Cameroon

· Registered participants in the “HeForShe” Campaign

· Wrote down minutes in French and English

· Organised activities to commemorate the 16 days activism against gender-based violence

· Prepared press releases in English

August – December 2014: Intern, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Geneva, Switzerland (Full-time)

Duties:

· Identified, compiled and edited documents for the preparatory work (Travaux Préparatoires) of the United Nations Declaration on the Right to Development.

· Assisted in research work and developed draft reports and research papers.

· Participated in the organisation of workshops and forums organized by the Right to Development Section

· Provided workshop assistance regarding logistic arrangement, conference room setting up, taking down of minutes for report drafting during meetings of the Working Group on the Right to Development

· Researched, identified and drafted speaker biographies for Human Rights Council Social Forum 2015.

· Responded to inquiries and communication needs of members of civil society

· Participated in consultations and meetings between governments, civil society and the OHCHR

· Attended sessions of the Human Rights Council, high level meetings and workshops organized by the OHCHR and took notes and minutes

· Proofread section publications

Skills

Communication:

Present data clearly and confidently in English and French, adapting style and content to audience. Writing and editing documents in English and French. Good understanding of and interpretation of knowledge and ideas; initiating new ideas.

Information Technology

Skilled in the use standard office software; Photoshop, Internet browsers and email services

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptable to working, collaborating and communicating with professionals from all levels, and with persons from multiple origins and cultures. Can work independently with minimal supervision and as team member.

Other Skills

· Efficient, organized, reliable and motivated

· Consistent and respects deadlines

· Results oriented approach to tasks