Gloria Laker

Gloria Laker Adiiki Aciro is a distinguished Ugandan peace journalist and the Director of the Peace Journalism Foundation (PJF). With a strong focus on refugee advocacy and peacebuilding, she has earned recognition for her significant contributions to promoting peace journalism. Gloria is widely known for her extensive coverage of the LRA conflict, where she highlighted marginalized voices and provided insightful reporting from conflict zones. As an award-winning journalist and media trainer, she combines her passion for social justice with a commitment to responsible, impactful journalism. Gloria’s work has earned her several accolades, including the 2024 IGAD Media Award and a finalist position for the 2022 Women Building Peace Award. In 2008, she was honored with the BBC Award for Communicating Justice in Uganda. Through her leadership and dedication, Gloria continues to shape the future of peace journalism and support positive change in conflict-affected communities in East Africa.