Who We Are!

Our Story

Unite for Freedom, Resist Extremism


At Lotus Advocacy (LA), we are committed to the belief that freedom, democracy, and secular governance are fundamental rights of every individual and nation. In pursuit of this, our core aims and objectives are centred around two key principles:

•To exert maximum pressure on non-democratic authorities responsible for oppression, human rights violations, and the suppression of civic freedoms.

•To provide unwavering support to democratic movements, activists, civil society organisations, and human rights defenders working courageously for positive, lasting change.


We firmly advocate for non-military, peaceful, and people-driven strategies to confront authoritarian regimes and extremist ideologies. Our approach is rooted in the belief that the most sustainable and impactful path toward freedom and justice is achieved through civic resistance, international advocacy, policy engagement, and public awareness.


Through our work, we aim to:

•Hold oppressive governments accountable for their actions on the international stage.

•Empower democratic movements and dissidents by amplifying their voices and providing platforms for their message.

•Promote secularism and protect universal human rights, irrespective of race, religion, gender, or political belief.

•Combat extremism, antisemitism, and intolerance within the UK, Europe, and globally, working towards communities built on mutual respect and equality.

•Foster international cooperation and solidarity with freedom-seeking nations and communities around the world.


Our ultimate objective is to pave a clear, achievable path toward freedom, democracy, and secular governance — not only for Iran but for any society where injustice and authoritarianism prevail.

Gio Esfandiary

He is an Iranian human rights activist, documentary filmmaker, and advocate against terrorism and anti-Semitism. Since the Women, Life, Freedom revolution, he has been at the forefront of the fight against the Islamic Republic’s oppression, fearlessly challenging extremism and advocating for democracy. In the wake of the October 7 attacks, he has played a critical role in confronting rising anti-Semitism in the UK. With a background in finance and an MBA, Gio combines strategic expertise with powerful storytelling to expose human rights violations and amplify the voices of the oppressed.

Our Team

Professional Chefs

Gio Esfandiary

Laura Mattis

Victor Miller

Victor Miller

Anne Smith

Anne Smith