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Zohran Mamdani - New York City Mayor

Mamdani was sworn in as the Mayor of NYC on January 1, 2026. He is the first Muslim and Indian American to be nominated and is endorsed by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. In a landmark moment for progressives, the Ugandan-born pro-Palestine advocate focuses his policies on affordability, rent freezes, universal childcare, free public transport, and more social housing.

Zohran Mamdani - New York City Mayor
Head shot photo of Green Party London Assembly Member Zack Polanski taken outside in a green park.

Zack Polanski – New Green Party Leader

On 2 September 2025, with 85% of the vote, Polanski was elected as leader of the Green Party in a landslide victory. Since he took leadership, membership of the Green Party in England and Wales has almost doubled, reaching 100,000 for the first time. Polanski is openly and proudly both Jewish and Gay. He has vowed to 'take the fight to Labour' with his new platform based on bold communication and eco-populism. His key standpoints include electoral reform, taxing the rich, renationalisation, ending the UK's complicity in the war in Gaza, addressing the cost-of-living crisis, and a firmer stance on climate policy.

Zack Polanski – New Green Party Leader
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Dag Hammarskjöld - Peace Keeper, Diplomat & Moral Leader

Hammarskjöld was the youngest ever Secretary-General of the UN. He established the first armed UN peacekeeping force, transformed the UN Secretariat, diffused tension in crisis situations with quiet diplomacy, supported decolonisating Africa and Asia, and set the precedent for ethical leadership. He is the only person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize posthumously.

Dag Hammarskjöld - Peace Keeper, Diplomat & Moral Leader
Image of new Irish President Catherine Connolly wearing a black suit. She is smiling warmly at the camera.

Catherine Connolly – The New Left-Wing, Antiwar Irish President

In November 2025, left-wing, independent MP Connolly will become the new President of Ireland after winning an overwhelming victory over the fiercely unpopular Heather Humphreys. The election received an extraordinary number of spoiled votes, and in the week before, the capital saw violent rioting outside a Dublin asylum processing centre. President Connolly has vowed to be rooted in service, to stay humble, and to actively practice neutrality. She is anti-war, anti-imperialist, pro-reunification, an advocate for disability rights, and is fluent in Irish. Connolly has also been openly critical of the EU’s inaction on Gaza, and is distrustful of France and the UK due to their massive armament programmes. In her words, Connolly strives to be “A moral compass in a world increasingly driven by profit and spectacle. A voice for those too often silenced.”

Catherine Connolly – The New Left-Wing, Antiwar Irish President

Bernie Sanders

The Senator from Vermont is the longest independent member of Congress in U.S. history. He ran for presidency twice. Sanders is well known for his work to stop the growing wealth gap in the USA, and for his call of a "Political Revolution", which seeks to achieve the common good and positively transform U.S. policy.

Bernie Sanders

Nelson Mandela Day - July 18

Every July 18 we celebrate the legacy of this true leader who will always be remembered for his transcendental role in the liberation of South Africa from apartheid. He spent his life fighting for a free, democratic and anti-racist society. His ideals have shaped world leaders and touched millions of people around the world. He showed us how one person’s commitment to social justice can have transformative effects for generations. Let his legacy live on through our own acts towards a more just, peaceful, and dignified world.

Nelson Mandela Day - July 18
Former Uruguay President José Mujica talks at a press conference.

José Mujica - Former President of Uruguay (1935 – 2025)

Affectionately referred to as "Pepe," the former President of Uruguay was famed for his humble lifestyle and progressive policies. Serving from 2010 to 2015, Mujica donated the majority of his presidential salary to charities. His policies were focused on social equality, the legalisation of marijuana, same-sex marriage, and significant educational reforms. A former guerrilla fighter, Mujica spent over a decade in prison before transitioning into politics, where he became a symbol of integrity in leftwing governance. Pepe's legacy of social reform sets a positive example for politicians around the world.

José Mujica - Former President of Uruguay (1935 – 2025)
Olof Palme, then Sweden's Prime Minister, at May Day rally at Norra Bantorget, Stockholm early 70s

Olof Palme – Swedish Reformer

Olof Palme was a prominent Swedish politician known for his progressive ideas and commitment to peace, democracy, sustainability, and human rights. He served as Prime Minister of Sweden between 1969 and 1976 and again from 1982 until his assassination in 1986. He was the leader of the Social Democratic Party, which challenged capitalism at home and imperialism abroad. Palme was committed to reducing economic and gender inequalities, expanding welfare, and promoting international solidarity.

Olof Palme – Swedish Reformer
Photo of USA ex-president Jimmy Carter in his 90s. He is wearing a grey suit and smiling in front of a large sign for the Carter Center

Jimmy Carter (1924 - 2024)

American politician and humanitarian who served as the 39th President of the United States of America. Carter’s lifelong dedication to human rights, peace, and democracy was celebrated in 2002 when he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. His inspiring legacy will live on through his work at the Carter Center, Habitat for Humanity, and his commitment to eradicating tropical illnesses such as Guinea worm disease and river blindness.

Jimmy Carter (1924 - 2024)