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Jimmy Spire Ssentongo
Cartoonist , Lecturer And Social Justice Activist
AGORA
Dr. Jimmy Spire Ssentongo is a Ugandan academic, editorial cartoonist, writer, and human rights activist. An Associate Professor of Ethics at Uganda Martyrs and Makerere University and columnist for The Observer, he is known for his sharp satire and digital campaigns such as the #KampalaPotholeExhibition and #UgandaParliamentExhibition, which exposed corruption and governance failures. He is also the co-founder of Agora Discourse, a digital Public Square advancing public accountability and citizen empowerment in Uganda. His work has earned him top honors, including the EU Human Rights Defenders Award (2024) and the U.S. Anti-Corruption Champion Award (2024).
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Online Exhibitions.
Digital exhibitions that surface human-rights, social justice, and public accountability content.
Agora Discourse.
Facilitating public discussions, debates and dialogue on civic, political and social issues.
Cartooning For Human Rights.
AGORA uses cartoons and visual storytelling to highlight human-rights issues and promote social justice.
Special Projects.
Examples: Political Prisoners Project (advocacy, documentation & support for politically imprisoned individuals), and Uganda Transition Series (public dialogue & analysis around political transition in Uganda).
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