Celebrating the appointment of Winnie Byanyima as Executive Director of OXFAM International

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One of the founder members of Forum for Women in Democracy, Winnie Byanyima has been appointed as the next leader of OXFAM International, a job she will take on starting April 2013. 

On behalf of the Founder members, the board, management and staff of FOWODE, we congratulate Winnie on her new appointment which has thrilled not only Uganda but also the region and the globe. As an organization that advocates for the increased numbers and visibility of women in decision making, FOWODE is elated that her leadership virtues continue to move her to places beyond any of our wildest imaginations and that she continues opening doors for many other women in Uganda. 

FOWODE commends Winnie Byanyima for her diligence, transformational leadership attributes, and passion for women’s rights, gender equality and social justice. Her new appointment raises the profile of women and girls in Uganda and beyond and is a clear signal of the global appreciation of women’s leadership capabilities. 

We applaud OXFAM International for appointing a deserving individual to lead this organization. We are confident she will ably lead OXFAM and steer it to even greater heights given her previous track record. Congratulations Winnie!

Patricia Munabi Babiiha
Executive Director (FOWODE)

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