Winnie Byanyima

20th and 21st-century Ugandan aeronautical engineer, politician and diplomat · Uganda · On the map · Scientists · Born 1959 · age 67

Winifred Byanyima is the executive director of UNAIDS. She is a Ugandan aeronautical engineer, politician, human rights activist, feminist, and diplomat.

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2019“Those are the jobs we've been told about, that globalization is bringing jobs. The quality of the jobs matter. It matters. These are not jobs of dignity.”In their wordsSpoken at the World Economic Forum in Davos, 2019Read the whole statement

2018“The billionaire boom is not a sign of a thriving economy but a symptom of a failing economic system.”In their words22 January 2018Richest 1 percent bagged 82 percent of wealth created last year - poorest half of humanity got nothingRead the whole statement

“It’s hard to find a political or business leader who doesn’t say they are worried about inequality. It’s even harder to find one who is doing something about it.”In their words22 January 2018Richest 1 percent bagged 82 percent of wealth created last year - poorest half of humanity got nothingRead the whole statement

“People are ready for change.”In their words22 January 2018Richest 1 percent bagged 82 percent of wealth created last year - poorest half of humanity got nothingRead the whole statement

1959Born13 January 1959

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As the Executive Director of UNAIDS, I lead the work of the United Nations to tackle AIDS. I’m also someone who has lost family members to AIDS. This is personal.
Press statement on the , Message from the UNAIDS Executive Director on Zero Discrimination Day and International Women’s Day, UNAIDS, Own words
Worldwide, AIDS remains the biggest killer of women aged 15-49 years.
Press statement on the , Message from the UNAIDS Executive Director on Zero Discrimination Day and International Women’s Day, UNAIDS, Own words
Feminism, human rights and zero discrimination are values deeply rooted across the world: they express our humanity, our recognition that I am because you are.
Press statement on the , Message from the UNAIDS Executive Director on Zero Discrimination Day and International Women’s Day, UNAIDS, Own words