Winifred Karagwa Byanyima
Winifred Karagwa Byanyima, known as Winnie Byanyima, is a distinguished Ugandan diplomat, human rights activist, and feminist, celebrated for her advocacy on social justice and gender equality. Born on January 13, 1959, she has served as the executive director of UNAIDS since 2019 and holds the rank of Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations. Byanyima has a notable career that includes leadership roles in Oxfam International and multiple terms as a member of Uganda’s Parliament, where she was instrumental in promoting women’s rights within the nation’s constitution. With a strong academic background in aeronautical engineering, she has also contributed to various global initiatives addressing climate change and labor rights. Recently, she has been in the news due to allegations regarding a past relationship with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, which she has firmly dismissed, asserting her commitment to maintaining dignity and respect in her personal and professional life.
Born on Jan 13, 1959 (66 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Kenya | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 45,919 | $106,000 | 91$ |
| Totals | 1 | 53,771,296 | 45,919 | $106,000 | 91$ |
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Winifred Karagwa Byanyima, popularly known as Winnie Byanyima, is a Ugandan diplomat, human rights activist, feminist, and politician.
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