Frank Mugisha — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

TIME100 honoree 2024
Recipient of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award
Recipient of the Thorolf Rafto Memorial Prize 2011
Executive Director of Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG)
Founder of Icebreakers Uganda
Fellow at Columbia's Institute of Global Politics
2014 nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize

Biography

Frank Mugisha is a Ugandan LGBTQ+ advocate and the Executive Director of Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG). Born on June 17, 1979, he is recognized globally for his work, earning accolades such as being a TIME100 honoree in 2024, the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award, and the Thorolf Rafto Memorial Prize in 2011. He also serves as a Fellow at Columbia's Institute of Global Politics and was a 2014 nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize.