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At the Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF), members of the World Liberty Congress stood together to ensure the voices of freedom advocates from around the world were seen and heard. Their powerful representation reflected the strength of a growing global movement committed to defending democracy, human rights, and freedom.
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Meet Sophie Lup (Luo Shengchun丁家喜律师妻子)— a Chinese human rights advocate and exiled dissident who has become a leading voice for political prisoners in China. Her activism began with a personal fight to secure the release of her husband, lawyer Ding Jiaxi, imprisoned for his role in the New Citizens Movement. From exile, Luo has exposed the abuses of China’s “12·26” crackdown, testified before the U.S. Congress, and spoken at the United Nations about torture, solitary confinement, and the repression of peaceful dissent. Through her advocacy, she continues to defend truth, freedom, and human dignity.
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Political prisoners released from authoritarian regimes often face the struggle of rebuilding their lives while lacking access to basic needs, security, healthcare, employment, and community support. Recovery and reintegration are essential parts of the path toward lasting freedom and dignity. Through online support sessions and community networks, the WLC Political Prisoners Support Team (PPST) helps accompany those who have been liberated on their path toward recovery and dignity. The After Liberation handbook is available for free on the WLC website.
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First words of Masih Alinejad, WLC cofounder, after the attacks against the Islamic Republic in Iran: unwavering in her call for freedom, justice, and the end of tyranny. 🇮🇷 “Eliminating terrorists is not a tragedy; it is a sign of justice.” Masih Alinejad 🏳️
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At the #WLCAwards in Berlin, we were proud to present the Human Rights Defender Award to Neda Al-Salman — a fearless advocate for human rights, democracy, and freedom of expression, from Bahrain. Her courage in standing up for justice, accountability, and the dignity of all people embodies the true spirit of the WLC Human Rights Defender Award. This recognition honors not only her extraordinary resilience and leadership, but also the countless human rights defenders around the world who continue to speak truth to power in the face of repression.
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At #CDS2026, the WLC Political Prisoners Support Team launched a new campaign with an interactive exhibition highlighting the reality faced by political prisoners worldwide. Centered around the question, “Who would support you if you were unjustly detained?”, the installation used a mirror to confront participants with a powerful reminder: political persecution can affect anyone who dares to speak out under authoritarian rule. The exhibition underscored the urgent need for global support networks defending political prisoners and democracy activists. #FreeThem
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Meet Nilofar Ayoubi 🇦🇫 - an Afghan women’s and human rights defender, entrepreneur, and advocate against gender apartheid. After disguising herself as a boy to access education under Taliban rule, she went on to found multiple businesses in Afghanistan, creating jobs for hundreds of women. Forced to flee in 2021. She served as Regional Secretary for the Middle East and North Africa at the World Liberty Congress for 2023-2025, and was elected as WLC Leadership Council at the WLC General Assembly in Berlin. She also supports refugee aid initiatives across Europe and the United States.
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Meet Carine Kanimba. She is a Rwandan global human rights advocate and WLC Secretary General, leading efforts to confront authoritarianism and defend political prisoners worldwide. She spearheaded the #FreeRusesabagina campaign, securing the 2023 release of her father, Paul Rusesabagina, and has since become a powerful voice for accountability and justice. A recipient of the 2023 Magnitsky Award, Carine has testified before the U.S. Congress and European Parliament, and continues to mobilize international action through her work at the World Liberty Congress.
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Meet Bota Jardemalie 🇰🇿🇧🇪🇪🇺 — a Kazakh human rights advocate, Harvard-trained lawyer, and outspoken defender of democracy. From exposing corruption and transnational repression to supporting political dissidents and torture victims, she has become a leading voice against authoritarian abuse. After surviving political persecution and exile, Bota turned her experience into global advocacy, shedding light on Interpol abuse and the targeting of activists beyond borders. Her work continues to challenge impunity and defend fundamental freedoms. Today, she stands at the forefront of international human rights efforts, transforming pressure into resistance, justice, and hope for democratic change in #Kazakhstan and beyond.
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The President of the WLC Masih Alinejad 🏳️ made a call to the free world at the Ronald Reagan Institute (RRI): “All dictators are helping each other, backing each other, they are supporting each other in any way that they can, and we want to bring the wall of dictatorship down.” #UnitedAgainstDictators #TogetherWeAreStronger
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At the #CDS2026, the World Liberty Congress hosted a side event bringing together democracy advocates and frontline leaders united against authoritarianism. Dan Twining, President of International Republican Institute, spoke on the importance of supporting democratic movements, while Javier El-Hage from the Human Rights Foundation presented the newly launched Tyranny Tracker, mapping dictatorships around the world. Executive Council members Carine Kanimba, Andrei Sannikov, Chemi Lhamo, and Shukria Barakzai also shared powerful remarks on supporting frontline leaders fighting for freedom in their countries and the path forward for the WLC. The fight against authoritarianism is global — and solidarity is essential.
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After two days of intense debate, courageous resolutions, and the historic adoption of the Berlin Manifesto, we close this General Assembly united in our shared purpose: to strengthen and expand the global struggle against dictatorships in all their forms. We also entrust this mission to a renewed leadership, electing: -Felix Maradiaga as President (Félix Maradiaga) -Shukria Barakzai as Vice President (Shukria Barakzai) -Carine Kanimba as Secretary General (Carine Kanimba) -Andrei Sannikov as Ombudsperson (Andrei Sannikov) -Chemi Lhami as Spokesperson (Chemi Lhamo), as well as the new Leadership Council representing the five regions of our organization. Together—with the moral clarity of our cause, the bravery of survivors, and the solidarity of democrats everywhere—we leave Berlin not as the end of a convening, but as the beginning of a new, stronger chapter in the fight for freedom. #unitedagainstdictators #togetherwearestronger
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Today 9 marks one year since Tundu Lissu’s unjustly arrest—part of a reflection of a dangerous erosion of freedoms in #Tanzania. Today, we stand with Tundu Lissu, WLC member, and with all Tanzanians who continue to demand dignity, accountability, and the right to speak freely. #FreeTunduLissu
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Meet Hager Eissa | هاجر عيسى — a powerful voice for Sudanese women’s and human rights, and a trailblazer for change across Africa. Her work bridges grassroots activism and global advocacy, with a strong focus on defending political prisoners and advancing justice. Recognized on the world stage as an Obama Leader (2023), UN Youth Fellow (2024), and MIPAD honoree, Hager continues to amplify underrepresented voices. She is also the founder of “It’s All About You Queens” and Echos of Freedom, initiatives uplifting women and raising awareness on political imprisonment. As a Peace Ambassador for Sudan’s democratic future, Hager stands at the forefront of global conversations on justice, freedom, and inclusion.
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Carine Kanimba, WLC spokesperson, participated at the event “International Journalism Festival” in Perugia, Italy, and mentioned that she often hears than #Rwanda is a model for the rest of Africa because the streets are clean. “Imagine you walk into a house where everything is clean, and the owner of the house offers you a cup of tea, and you look around and you think it’s really clean, but there is a closed door in that house and you see blood going underneath the door, and hear screams behind the door, but you keep drinking your tea and you say it’s clean. That’s what’s happening in Rwanda. The reality is that Rwanda is a brutal dictatorship, and we have to continue to exposing this injustice.” International Journalism Festival #ijf24
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This month in Washington, DC, WLC’s Political Prisoners Support Team (Lilian Tintori and Berta Valle) in partnership with NEDemocracy, launched two new handbooks to strengthen global support for political prisoners and their families. Through online sessions, guidance, and direct engagement, the team works closely with families of political prisoners and former detainees—providing support, connection, and practical tools to navigate repression. Because no one should face political persecution alone. #pathwaytofreedom #freethem #afterliberation
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At the opening of the WLC General Assembly in Berlin, Regional Secretary Natalia Pelevina (Natalia Pelevina) delivered a powerful reminder of how dictators ruled through fear, repression, and the systematic silencing of dissent. She urged support for Ukraine and its fight for sovereignty and democracy. 🇺🇦✊ “Dictators should not win wars. Stand with Ukraine.”
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