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Florence Ndagire | |
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| Born | 1984 (age 39–40) Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Alma mater | Makerere University (Bachelor of Laws) Law Development Centre (Diploma in Legal Practice) University of Leeds (Master of Laws) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Years active | 2007 - present |
| Title | Intern, UN Special Rapporteur on Disability Rights |
| Spouse | (John Mary Nsimbi) |
Florence Ndagire is a female Ugandan lawyer, who works as a legal researcher and human rights lawyer at the United Nations (UN) based in Geneva, Switzerland. Ndagire, who is totally blind, also serves as the chairperson of the UN Women Regional Group, for Eastern and Southern Africa, comprising twelve countries.[1] She is the first visually impaired person, male or female to qualify and receive licensure as a lawyer in Uganda.[2]
- ^ Ngwomoya, Amos (6 August 2017). "A blind lawyer defending human rights". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
- ^ TVNC (11 September 2015). "Did You Know? Florence Ndagire is the First Visually Impaired Lawyer in Uganda". The-V-Net.com (TVNC). Archived from the original on 26 January 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2017.