Sofia Walan

Sofia Walan serves as the Executive Director at Civil Rights Defenders since May 2025, bringing a wealth of experience from previous leadership roles, including Chef Regionenheten at BRIS and Regionchef at Studieförbundet Bilda, where Sofia managed operations for a large team and numerous volunteers. Earlier positions include General Secretary at Kristna Fredsrörelsen, overseeing aid operations in multiple countries, and a communicator and project leader at Sveriges kristna råd, focusing on budget and strategic communications. Sofia's educational background includes a candidate's degree in Political Science from Linnaeus University, coupled with diverse leadership and management training in the nonprofit sector.