Diplomacy & Public Service

Uganda’s hall of fame in Diplomacy & Public Service, arranged by level. Every entry carries the sources it was written from.

Peerless Level 1 of 4 1 person Changed the field itself. Tell the country's story without them and the story breaks. Landmark Level 2 of 4 1 person A first that opened a door, or the pre-eminent figure of their generation in this country. Distinguished Level 3 of 4 nobody yet Sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. Household Name Level 4 of 4 nobody yet Known and loved across the country, whatever the body of work behind it.

Peerless

Changed the field itself. Tell the country's story without them and the story breaks.

Olara Otunnu born 1950

Built the UN system that monitors crimes against children in war

A first that opened a door, or the pre-eminent figure of their generation in this country.

Winnie Byanyima born 1959

Executive Director of UNAIDS, and founder of FOWODE

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