Winnie Byanyima
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.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Kenya | 2 | 6.50 | 0.10% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 53,239 | $106,000 | 105$ |
| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.02% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 80,804 | $21,000,000 | 5,126$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 2,546 | $62,000 | 31$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 6,105 | $89,000 | 50$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,065 | $15,000 | 10$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 15,338 | $48,000 | 26$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 3.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,002 | $2,700,000 | 716$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 1,030 | $54,000 | 20$ |
| South Africa | 1 | 8.00 | 0.34% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 201,046 | $350,000 | 1,186$ |
| Tunisia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 11,818,619 | 8,880 | $45,000 | 34$ |
| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,662 | $1,700,000 | 745$ |
| Totals | 12 | 611,853,932 | 405,717 | $26,169,000 | 8,049$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Winnie Byanyima, executive director of UNAIDS, commented on the treaty's shortcomings regarding technology transfer.
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South Africa:
Winnie Byanyima is the under-secretary general of the United Nations and a human rights advocate.
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Venezuela:
Winnie Byanyima, the executive director of UNAIDS, warned that without US funding, millions will die from HIV/AIDS.
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Kenya:
Muhoozi was involved in an online clash with Winnie Byanyima, wife of opposition leader Kizza Besigye.
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United States:
Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of UNAIDS, warned of a surge in AIDS deaths and new infections without US funding.
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Jamaica:
Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of UNAIDS, proposed an 'amazing deal' to US President Donald Trump to help end AIDS.
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Tunisia:
Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of UNAIDS, warned of a potential resurgence of the AIDS pandemic due to cuts in U.S. funding.
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Dominican Republic:
Winnie Byanyima, the director of the United Nations agency against AIDS (UNAIDS), warned that people will start dying from AIDS again if the U.S. stops funding programs.
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Costa Rica:
Winnie Byanyima warned that without US aid, there could be millions of additional deaths related to AIDS.
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United Kingdom:
UNAids Executive Director Winnie Byanyima said the US government's decision to pause foreign aid was already having devastating consequences.
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