The election process to bring on board new Board members is now officially open. This presents an opportunity for CIVICUS members and partners to be involved in the governance of the Alliance and in steering the implementation of the 2022 – 2027 CIVICUS strategic plan.

30 June 2025 marks the end of Board service for three Board members and the possible start of a second three-year term for five Board members, if re-elected. We are searching for up to eight committed, diverse, and passionate civil society leaders who will join the remaining Board members to govern the CIVICUS Alliance from July 2025 to June 2028.

You can make your nomination here by midnight GMT+2, Tuesday, 08 April 2025. The CIVICUS Board particularly encourages nomination of representatives from traditionally excluded communities.

Nominations Committee

The Nominations Committee (NomsCo) of the Board to oversee the 2025 Board elections consists of three current Board members and two external members. They are Sonia Kwami, Yi Kang Choo, Blessing Ewa and former Board members and Board office bearers, Anabel Cruz and Patricia Lerner, as the External Members of the Committee. This committee will pre-select up to 16 candidates to present for elections.

Sonia Kwami
Sonia Kwami
Yi Kang Choo
Yi Kang Choo
Blessing Ewa
Blessing Ewa
Anabel Cruz
Anabel Cruz
Patricia Lerner
Patricia Lerner

The NomsCo intends to present a slate of up to 16 qualifying candidates to the CIVICUS Voting membership for elections. In selecting the candidates, the Committee will be guided by a wide variety of factors. These may in addition to the standard criteria outlined below, include specialist skills, regional or sector representation, youth candidates, and traditionally excluded groups among others.

In response to recommendations from the 2022 post-election analysis, the slating process will for the first time include a brief conversation between qualifying candidates and individual members of the NomsCo. It was felt that this sort of interaction between the NomsCo and the candidates presents an opportunity to get to know the candidates, who they are, where they come from and what inspires them and to respond to questions that candidates might have on the roles and responsibilities of Board members and around the elections process.

Criteria for Board Nominations

In order to stand for Board election or vote for a preferred candidate, you must either be an individual CIVICUS Voting member or a nominated representative of an organisation with CIVICUS Voting member status.

We welcome all civil society actors who demonstrate that they are committed to strengthening civil society and citizen action, adhere to the principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and use peaceful means to pursue their objectives.

Further criteria considered by the Nominations Committee will include:

  • Active commitment to and support for CIVICUS’ Mission, Vision and Goals, Commitment to the principles of accountability, diversity and inclusion that we value and represent as an alliance
  • Ability to devote the time and energy to responsibilities of the Board, including regular attendance at meetings, serving on sub-committees of the Board and representing CIVICUS externally where needed
  • Contribution to our strategic vision by providing direction and inputs to the development of a strategic plan that is backed by measurable goals and financial resources
  • Willingness to understand, accept and comply with Board responsibilities and policies
  • Support to shared outcomes needed through teamwork, enthusiasm, innovation and candidness
  • Support to advancing the learning and achievements of the alliance through critical insights and judgements

To be eligible to stand for election, you will need to be a verified CIVICUS voting member by Wednesday, 09 April 2025.

Details on the legal duties of CIVICUS Board members can be found here, and further information on the Board election process, criteria and timelines can be accessed on the CIVICUS elections website. Please contact John Mang’ana at for further information on the CIVICUS Board or the elections process.

Please see the following section on how to become a Voting member.

Becoming a Voting member of CIVICUS

CIVICUS members are authentic foundations, civil society organisations, national or regional civil society platforms or networks, social movements or individual who have attained recognition in their communities or among their peers. They abide by and promote the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, embody CIVICUS’ Vision, Mission, and Values, and adhere to CIVICUS’ Code of Conduct for members.

Voting members collectively set the agenda and priorities for the CIVICUS alliance, playing a leadership role in key activities, increasing their visibility, and enhancing the diversity and resilience of the alliance through support to the CIVICUS Solidarity Fund.

To become a voting member:

Fill in the Online Form

Complete the three-tier assessment:

  1. a self-assessment on your commitment to human rights and social justice,
  2. a peer review from an organisation, activist or constituent related to how your values are reflected in your work, and
  3. an indication of the supporting documentation you have.

Pay the Voting membership fee. Please note – the Voting membership fee is optional if you are an individual or if your organisation has an annual income of under $80k. The membership fee goes towards the CIVICUS Solidarity Fund.

Detailed information on becoming a CIVICUS Voting member can be found on our website or through contact with our Membership Team at .

Election Timeline

Date

Activity

 Monday, 03 March

 First NomsCo meeting – Assessing Secretariat readiness for elections

Agenda:

  1. Review of elections timeline.
  2. Review election communication to the Membership
  3. Review criteria for pre-selection
Monday, 10 March

 Open nominations window (6 extra days to submit outstanding documents)

You (as an individual) or your nominating organisation (in the case of organisational membership) must be a current CIVICUS Voting member to be eligible to participate in the elections as a candidate or a voter.

Nominations shall be updated on the CIVICUS elections website as they are received. As we are unable to respond individually to all nominations, this mechanism serves both as an acknowledgement of receipt and a way to highlight outstanding requirements to fulfilling the nominations criteria.

Tuesday, 08 April  Close nominations window
Wednesday, 16 April  NomsCo receives long-list of qualifying candidates
Thursday, 24 April (2 time zones)  NomsCo Question & Answer session with qualifying candidates (Two sessions to carter for time zone differences)
Monday, 28 April

 Second NomsCo meeting

Agenda:

  1. Slate selection
Wednesday, 30 April  Confirmation of final slate & communicate outcome to all candidates in the long list (3 days to resolve arising issues and slated candidates can update their bios)
Tuesday, 06 May  Open voting window - Voting members will select candidates from a list of candidates presented by the NomsCo
Wednesday, 28 May  Closing of polls – Board by majority decision can extend the voting period
Thursday, 29 May  NomsCo/ Board Chair approve results
Friday, 30 May  Board Chair communicates outcome directly to all candidates
Tuesday, 03 June  Deadline for newly elected Board members to confirm acceptance
Tuesday, 24 June Newly elected members formally welcomed to the Board

Board Nominations

Name
Gender
Country
Region
Status
Onwosi Chikaodiri peter
Male
Nigeria
Africa
Incomplete
Danny Mbuyi Lukusa
Male
Belgium
Europe
Complete
Isaac Kwabena Kakpeibe
Male
Ghana
Africa
Incomplete
Mohamed Nor Ibrahim
Male
Somalia
Africa
Incomplete
SHANKARAPPA D
Male
India
Asia
Incomplete
Ratherford Mwaruta
Male
Zimbabwe
Africa
Complete
Omaid Sharifi
Male
United States
Americas
Complete
Mohammed Abubakar
Male
Nigeria
Africa
Incomplete
BRANDON GIFT SIAGUMPA
Male
Zambia
Africa
Incomplete
Fhulufhelo Confidence (Iman) Tshivhase
Female
South Africa
Africa
Incomplete
Isa Kwambo Dagona
Male
Nigeria
Africa
Complete
Joseph Tembo
Male
Zambia
Africa
Incomplete
Ilyas Adam Hasan
Male
France
Europe
Complete
Adv Muhammad Bux
Male
Pakistan
Asia
Incomplete
ALPHA NTAYOMBA
Male
TANZANIA
Africa
Complete
Mesud Gebeyehu Reta
Male
Ethiopia
Africa
Complete
Nancy Mbaura
Female
Zimbabwe
Africa
Incomplete
She Lucia Ixchiu
Female
Guatemala/Mexico
Americas
Complete
Lucas Ndlovu
Male
Zimbabwe
Africa
Complete
Akaninyene Obot
Male

Kenya

Africa
Incomplete
George Gatheca Kamau
Male

Somalia

Africa
Incomplete
Simao Tila
Male

Mozambique

Africa

Complete
Sayed Abdullah Ahmadi
Male
France
Europe
Complete
Naiguel Baspe Luisa Rodriguez Tariba
Female
Venezuela
Americas
Complete
Daniel Nwaeze
Male
United Kingdom
Europe
Complete
Dr Stellah Bosire
Female
Kenya
Africa
Complete
Dinatu Dama Maji
Female
Nigeria
Africa
Complete
Ibrahim Sora Gindicha
Male

Kenya

Africa
Incomplete
Taonga Mwale
Female
Malawi
Africa
Incomplete
Steven DereckChinsendenji
Female
Malawi
Africa
Incomplete
AMADOU GARE
Male
Niger
Africa
Incomplete
Rankotsana Caroline Thema
Female
South Africa
Africa
Incomplete
ELDER JOHAN CHICAIZA FLORES
Male
Colombia
Americas
Incomplete
Ruth Nawakwi
Female
Zambia
Africa
Incomplete
R.BALU
Male
India
Asia
Incomplete
Prof Nilesh Narayan Prasad
Male
India
Asia
Incomplete
Wisdom Kanyamula
Male
Malawi
Africa
Incomplete
kirthi jayakumar
Female
India
Asia
Incomplete
Christian Gérard Djédjé
Male
Côte d'Ivoire
Africa
Incomplete
Henry Oriokot
Male
Uganda
Africa
Incomplete
Md. Harun-Or Rashid
Male
Bangladesh
Asia
Incomplete
John Muchenje
Male
Zimbabwe
Africa
Incomplete
Nyaradzo Mashayamombe
Female
Zimbabwe
Africa
Incomplete
Mohamed Nor Ibrahim
Male
Somalia
Africa
Incomplete
Bongi Nzama
Female
South Africa
Africa
Incomplete
BAYONGWA BASHI
Male
DR Congo
Africa
Incomplete
Léonidas Nzigamasabo
Male
Burundi
Africa
Incomplete
Mohammad Isa
Male
United States
Americas
Incomplete
NUBIA CECILIA PERDOMO RANGEL
Female
Colombia
Americas
Incomplete
Emmanuel Ng'olepus
Male
Kenya
Africa
Incomplete
Prime Nkezumukama
Male
Burundi
Africa
Complete
Q Bee ( Brighton) Chihera Meki
Other
Zimbabwe
Africa
Incomplete
Hamdy Baba CHEIKH
Male
Mauritania
Africa
Incomplete
Kennedy Otundo
Male
Uganda
Africa
Incomplete
Ochudho Aballa Nyigwo
Male
Kenya
Africa
Incomplete
Jacob Blasius
Male
Denmark
Europe
Complete
SHAFICI MAXMED ABUKAR
Male
Somalia
Africa
Incomplete
Raymond Mamattah
Male
Ghana
Africa
Complete
Romain MONTINOR
Male
Haïti
Americas
Incomplete
Shiksha Shivangi
Female
India
Asia
Incomplete
Pradip Pariyar
Male
Nepal
Asia
Complete
Colbert Gwain Fulai
Male
Cameroon
Africa
Incomplete
Irene Petras
Female
United States
Americas
Complete
Inga Aksamitauskaitė
Female
Lithuania
Europe
Complete
Guillermo Correa
Male
Argentina
Americas
Complete
Mette Müller Kristensen
Female
Denmark
Europe
Complete
JOSE SEPULVEDA
Male
Chile
Americas
Incomplete
Temidayo Musa
Male
Nigeria
Africa
Complete
George Kapataies
Male
Palestine
Asia
Incomplete
Susan Sabano
Female
Uganda
Africa
Complete
Mukhtaar Osman
Male
Somalia
Africa
Incomplete
Zahra Al Hilaly
Female
Australia
Oceania
Incomplete
Jayesh Joshi
Male
India
Asia
Complete
Biljana Spasovska
Female
North Macedonia
Europe
Complete
Bobur Bekmurodov
Male
Uzbekistan
Asia
Incomplete
Vandita Morarka
Female
India
Asia
Complete
Shomy Hasan Chowdhury
Female
United Kingdom
Europe
Complete
AUGUSTINE IGWESHI
Male
Nigeria
Africa
Incomplete
Ximena Arrieta
Male
Mexico
Americas
Incomplete
Herbert Bangura
Male
Sierra Leone
Africa
Complete

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