Governance

Meet the 2025-2027 Leadership Council members elected at the 2025 General Assembly in Berlin.

Founders

Leopoldo López

2023-2025 Secretary General / Co-founder

Venezuela

Masih Alinejad

2023-2025 President / Co-founder

Iran

Garry Kasparov

2023-2025 Vice-President / Co-founder

Russia

Executive Council

The Executive Council leads the strategic direction and global mission of the World Liberty Congress. Comprised of influential voices in the fight for democracy, the Executive Council sets the policies and priorities that guide our organization. These individuals bring years of expertise, dedication, and a steadfast commitment to defending freedom and human rights worldwide.

Félix Maradiaga

Nicaragua

President of the WLC

Shukria Barakzai

Afghanistan

Vice President of the WLC

Carine Kanimba

Rwanda

General Secretary of the WLC

Andrei Sannikov

Belarus

Ombudsperson of the WLC

Chemi Lhamo

Tibet

Spokesperson of the WLC

Leadership Council

The Leadership Council is a network of leaders from various regions who work directly with communities impacted by authoritarian regimes. They represent a diverse range of experiences, skills, and cultural perspectives, united by a shared goal: to support democratic movements and empower those facing oppression.

Asia Pacific

Mu Sochua

Cambodia

Sophie Luo

China

Wu´er Kaixi

China

Alex Chow

Hong Kong

Carmen Lau

Hong Kong

Tenzin Passang

Tibet

For security reasons, we can not reveal the identity of our 5th member

Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Arif Yunus

Azerbaijan

Mehman Huseynov

Azerbaijan

Bota Jardemalie

Kazakhstan

Muhamadjon Kabirov

Tajikistan

The Americas

Alejandra Serrate

Bolivia

Kiele Cabrera

Cuba

Alfredo Jimeno

Venezuela

Middle East and North Africa

Nilofar Ayoubi

Afghanistan

Hesam Misaghi

Iran

Maryam Khadem

Iran

Dr. Katya Alkhateeb

Syria

Oguzhan Albayrak

Turkey

Sub-Saharan Africa

Carbone Beni

Democratic Republic of Congo

Cellou Diallo

Guinea

Venâncio Mondlane

Mozambique

Natacha Abingeneye

Rwanda

Tut Jikany

South Sudan

Hager Eissa

Sudan

William Amanzuru

Uganda

Tendai Biti

Zimbabwe

Regional Secretaries

Our Regional Secretaries are essential links within the World Liberty Congress, acting as primary contacts and coordinators in their respective regions. These individuals support local leaders, bridge communication between regions, and implement strategies that align with the organization’s mission. Their efforts ensure that our global movement for freedom remains cohesive, responsive, and impactful.

Samady Ou

Cambodia

Natalia Pelevina

Russia

Jonathan Duarte

Nicaragua

Neda Soltani

Iran

Dr. Alfred Anyama Berliner

Uganda

Chief Governance and Policy Officer

The Chief Governance and Policy Officer (the Parliamentarian) ensures procedural integrity, coherence, and compliance with the WLC’s rules and ethical code.

Ammar Abdulhamid

Syria

Discover Our Previous Leadership Period

Explore the Governance Archive for the 2023–2025 period to learn about our former leadership structure, key milestones, and the people who shaped our journey. Gain insight into the evolution of World Liberty Congress and the foundation laid for our current mission.

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