Fiona Kunihira
"Coming from a developing country myself, I completely understand their challenges."
Fiona Kunihira is from Uganda and joined FIELD as an intern in May 2008. Fiona saw joining FIELD as an opportunity to become more actively engaged in the area of fair international trade.
"I want to become a trade law consultant in the future, specialising in the participation of developing countries in the global trade. Having grown up in a developing country, the challenges they face are more than familiar to me."
During her internship, Fiona has worked on several projects that address trade and the environmental challenges of developing nations, including Access to Environmental Information in Uganda, Forestry and Oil Exploitation, Environmental decision making in Ethiopia and Corporate Social Responsibility for Environmental Damage.
"Working with FIELD has not only allowed me to actively engage in research projects in this area, but also to experience FIELD's professional approach to international environmental law. It is an excellent way for me to prepare for the role of a trade consultant."
My internship has been an excellent opportunity for me to participate in addressing issues surrounding legal and institutional reform in sub-Saharan Africa. I will be leaving FIELD with a deeper understanding of the role of law in sustainable development and l hope to continue to be actively involved in developing country concerns. The opportunity to work at FIELD will always be a treasured experience in my career."
Fiona holds a Master's degree in International Commercial Law from the University of Kent Canterbury, as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Law from Makerere University in Uganda.
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