Governance

Meet the 2023-2025 Leadership Council members elected at the 2023 General Assembly.

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.

Masih Alinejad

Iran

President of the WLC

Garry Kasparov

Russia

Vice President of the WLC

Leopoldo López

Venezuela

General Secretary of the WLC

Joey Siu

Hong Kong

Ombudswoman of the WLC

Carine Kanimba

Rwanda

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

Jianli Yang

China

Sophie Luo Shengchun

China

Wu´er Kaixi

China

Carmen Lau

Hong Kong

Chemi Lhamo

Tibet

For security reasons, we can not reveal the identity of our 7h member

Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Zhala Bayramova

Azerbaijan

Bota Jardemalie

Kazakhstan

Ivan Tyutrin

Russia

Muhamadjon Kabirov

Tajikistan

Latin America

Jhanisse Vaca-Daza

Bolivia

Félix Maradiaga

Nicaragua

Jonathan Duarte

Nicaragua

For security reasons we can not reveal the identity of our 4th member

Middle East and North Africa

Ammar Abdulhamid

Syria

Medeni Sungur

Türkiye

Murad Ismael

Iraq

Roya Mahboob

Afghanistan

Sub-Saharan Africa

Maximilienne Ngo Mbe

Cameroon

Ndolembai

Dr.Ndolembai S.Njesada

Chad

Saredo Ishak Omar

Djibouti

Carbone Beni

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Sicelo Mngomezulu

Eswatini

Foniké Menguè

Guinea

Gladys Hlatywayo

Zimbabwe

Diing Deng Mou

South Sudan

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.

Natalia Pelevina

Russia

Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Nilofar Ayoubi

Afghanistan

Middle East and North Africa

William Amanzuru

Uganda

Sub-Saharan Africa

For security reasons we can not reveal the identity of our Latin America member

Latin America

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