Winnie Byanyima

Winnie Byanyima

politician Uganda

Winnie Byanyima is a prominent Ugandan politician and human rights advocate, currently serving as the Executive Director of UNAIDS. With a background in aeronautical engineering, Byanyima has dedicated her career to fighting for social justice, gender equality, and health rights, particularly in the context of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. She has been a vocal advocate for the importance of international support in combating HIV, emphasizing the critical role of U.S. funding in global health initiatives. Byanyima has also served as a member of the Ugandan Parliament and has held leadership positions in various international organizations, making her a respected figure in the global health community.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
371,866
Power
2,192$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 1 8.00 0.44% +40% 59,308,690 369,032 $350,000 2,178$
Jamaica 1 8.00 0.10% +0% 2,961,167 2,834 $15,000 14$
Totals 2 62,269,857 371,866 $365,000 2,192$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Jamaica Jamaica: As UNAIDS executive director, Winnie Byanyima reminded us, 'In a time of crisis, the world must choose solidarity and transformation over retreat.' 8

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Richard Amenyah | Transforming AIDS response to build resilience and hope in the Caribbean | Commentary

South Africa South Africa: Executive Director of UNAIDS Winnie Byanyima noted that every contribution to the fight against AIDS counts. 8

Mail & Guardian: China steps in to fund SA’s HIV fight – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Winnie Byanyima is the Executive Director of UNAIDS and a co-chair of the Global Council on Inequality, AIDS and Pandemics. 8

Mail & Guardian: “We must stop treating survival as a privilege” Interview with Monica Geingos – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Winnie Byanyima, executive director of UNAids, stated that pandemics are becoming more frequent and destructive due to structural inequality. 8

Mail & Guardian: The fiscal anatomy of the next pandemic – The Mail & Guardian