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.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1 | 6.00 | 0.41% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 242,076 | $350,000 | 1,429$ |
| Totals | 1 | 59,308,690 | 242,076 | $350,000 | 1,429$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
The six independent experts are Stiglitz (United States), Adriana Abdenur (Brazil), Winnie Byanyima (Uganda), Jayati Ghosh (India), Imraan Valodia (South Africa) and Wanga Zembe-Mkabile (South Africa).
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Slovakia:
Winnie Byanyima, Kizza Besigye's wife, stated that he is being held for political reasons under inhumane conditions.
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Ukraine:
Winnie Byanyima, the executive director of the UN agency for AIDS, stated that the drug 'could change the trajectory of the HIV epidemic' if made available to the public.
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Dominican Republic:
Winnie Byanyima, executive director of the UN agency for AIDS (UNAIDS), noted that the drug 'could change the trajectory of the HIV epidemic' if made available to all who need it.
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Jamaica:
Winnie Byanyima, executive director of the UN AIDS agency, has said the drug 'could change the trajectory of the HIV epidemic'.
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Slovakia:
Winnie Byanyima, the executive director of the UN program on AIDS (UNAIDS), stated that this drug could change the course of the HIV epidemic if made available to all who need it.
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Ghana:
UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima emphasized the need for global solidarity to address the HIV crisis.
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Jamaica:
UNAIDS executive director Winnie Byanyima was well aware of the stakes, and the lives at risk, as research and health care struggle in South Africa.
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United States:
UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima emphasized the urgent need for global solidarity to address the HIV crisis.
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Dominican Republic:
Winnie Byanyima is the executive director of ONUSIDA and has highlighted the risks posed by the weakening global consensus on aid and funding cuts.
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