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.





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:
- a self-assessment on your commitment to human rights and social justice,
- a peer review from an organisation, activist or constituent related to how your values are reflected in your work, and
- 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 |
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Monday, 03 March |
First NomsCo meeting – Assessing Secretariat readiness for elections Agenda:
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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:
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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 |
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Onwosi Chikaodiri peter | Male | Nigeria | Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Danny Mbuyi Lukusa | Male | Belgium | Europe | All requirements have been met. |
Isaac Kwabena Kakpeibe | Male | Ghana | Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Mohamed Nor Ibrahim | Male | Somalia | Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
SHANKARAPPA D | Male | India | Asia | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Ratherford Mwaruta | Male | Zimbabwe | Africa | All requirements have been met. |
Omaid Sharifi | Male | United States | Americas | All requirements have been met. |
Mohammed Abubakar | Male | Nigeria | Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
BRANDON GIFT SIAGUMPA | Male | Zambia | Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Fhulufhelo Confidence (Iman) Tshivhase
| Female | South Africa | Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Isa Kwambo Dagona | Male | Nigeria | Africa | All requirements have been met. |
Joseph Tembo | Male | Zambia | Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Ilyas Adam Hasan
| Male | France
| Europe | All requirements have been met. |
Adv Muhammad Bux
| Male | Pakistan
| Asia
| Some requirements are outstanding: |
ALPHA NTAYOMBA
| Male | TANZANIA
| Africa | All requirements have been met. |
Mesud Gebeyehu Reta
| Male | Ethiopia
| Africa
| All requirements have been met. |
Nancy Mbaura
| Female | Zimbabwe | Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
She Lucia Ixchiu
| Female | Guatemala/Mexico | Americas | All requirements have been met. |
Lucas Ndlovu | Male | Zimbabwe | Africa | All requirements have been met. |
Akaninyene Obot | Male | Kenya | Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
George Gatheca Kamau | Male | Somalia | Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Simao Tila | Male | Mozambique | Africa | All requirements have been met. |
Sayed Abdullah Ahmadi
| Male | France
| Europe | All requirements have been met. |
Naiguel Baspe Luisa Rodriguez Tariba
| Female | Venezuela
| Americas | All requirements have been met. |
Daniel Nwaeze
| Male | United Kingdom
| Europe
| All requirements have been met. |
Dr Stellah Bosire
| Female | Kenya | Africa | All requirements have been met. |
Dinatu Dama Maji | Female | Nigeria | Africa | All requirements have been met. |
Ibrahim Sora Gindicha
| Male | Kenya | Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Taonga Mwale
| Female | Malawi | Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Steven DereckChinsendenji
| Female | Malawi | Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
AMADOU GARE
| Male | Niger | Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Rankotsana Caroline Thema
| Female | South Africa | Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
ELDER JOHAN CHICAIZA FLORES
| Male | Colombia | Americas | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Ruth Nawakwi
| Female | Zambia | Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
R.BALU
| Male | India | Asia | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Prof Nilesh Narayan Prasad
| Male | India | Asia | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Wisdom Kanyamula
| Male | Malawi
| Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
kirthi jayakumar
| Female | India | Asia | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Christian Gérard Djédjé
| Male | Côte d'Ivoire
| Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Henry Oriokot
| Male | Uganda
| Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Md. Harun-Or Rashid
| Male | Bangladesh | Asia | Some requirements are outstanding: |
John Muchenje
| Male | Zimbabwe
| Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Nyaradzo Mashayamombe
| Female | Zimbabwe
| Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Mohamed Nor Ibrahim
| Male | Somalia | Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Bongi Nzama
| Female | South Africa | Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
BAYONGWA BASHI
| Male | DR Congo | Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Léonidas Nzigamasabo
| Male | Burundi
| Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Mohammad Isa
| Male | United States
| Americas | Some requirements are outstanding: |
NUBIA CECILIA PERDOMO RANGEL
| Female | Colombia | Americas | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Emmanuel Ng'olepus
| Male | Kenya
| Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Prime Nkezumukama
| Male | Burundi | Africa | All requirements have been met. |
Q Bee ( Brighton) Chihera Meki
| Other | Zimbabwe | Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Hamdy Baba CHEIKH
| Male | Mauritania | Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Kennedy Otundo
| Male | Uganda | Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Ochudho Aballa Nyigwo
| Male | Kenya | Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Jacob Blasius
| Male | Denmark | Europe | All requirements have been met. |
SHAFICI MAXMED ABUKAR
| Male | Somalia | Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Raymond Mamattah
| Male | Ghana | Africa | All requirements have been met. |
Romain MONTINOR
| Male | Haïti
| Americas | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Shiksha Shivangi
| Female | India
| Asia | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Pradip Pariyar
| Male | Nepal | Asia | All requirements have been met. |
Colbert Gwain Fulai
| Male | Cameroon
| Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Irene Petras
| Female | United States | Americas | All requirements have been met. |
Inga Aksamitauskaitė
| Female | Lithuania
| Europe | All requirements have been met. |
Guillermo Correa
| Male | Argentina
| Americas | All requirements have been met. |
Mette Müller Kristensen
| Female | Denmark | Europe | All requirements have been met. |
JOSE SEPULVEDA
| Male | Chile
| Americas | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Temidayo Musa
| Male | Nigeria
| Africa | All requirements have been met. |
George Kapataies
| Male | Palestine | Asia | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Susan Sabano
| Female | Uganda | Africa | All requirements have been met. |
Mukhtaar Osman
| Male | Somalia | Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Zahra Al Hilaly
| Female | Australia | Oceania
| Some requirements are outstanding: |
Jayesh Joshi
| Male | India
| Asia | All requirements have been met. |
Biljana Spasovska
| Female | North Macedonia
| Europe | All requirements have been met. |
Bobur Bekmurodov
| Male | Uzbekistan
| Asia | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Vandita Morarka
| Female | India
| Asia | All requirements have been met. |
Shomy Hasan Chowdhury
| Female | United Kingdom
| Europe | All requirements have been met. |
AUGUSTINE IGWESHI
| Male | Nigeria
| Africa | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Ximena Arrieta
| Male | Mexico
| Americas | Some requirements are outstanding: |
Herbert Bangura
| Male | Sierra Leone | Africa | All requirements have been met. |