GWC Leadership
Dr. Henry Liu
Chairperson
Dr. Henry Liu, Chairperson from New Zealand and a representative of the Māori community, is the Founding Chairperson of the Indigenous Languages Africa Foundation. He is a distinguished diplomatic and trade interpreter fluent in English, Chinese, and French, with extensive experience promoting cross-cultural communication and international cooperation.
Profile
Leadership, experience & purpose.
Dr. Henry Liu, Chairperson from New Zealand and a representative of the Māori community, is the Founding Chairperson of the Indigenous Languages Africa Foundation. He is a distinguished diplomatic and trade interpreter fluent in English, Chinese, and French, with extensive experience promoting cross-cultural communication and international cooperation.
Dr. Liu served as the 13th President of the International Federation of Translators (2014–2017), where he played a significant role in advancing the global recognition of the translation and interpreting profession. He was instrumental in supporting the adoption of UN Resolution 71/288, which recognizes the vital role translators and interpreters play in advancing the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter.
Through his work, Dr. Liu continues to champion dialogue, mutual understanding, international cooperation, cultural preservation, and Indigenous language development, contributing to sustainable development and the strengthening of world peace and security.
Dr. Liu served as the 13th President of the International Federation of Translators (2014–2017), where he played a significant role in advancing the global recognition of the translation and interpreting profession. He was instrumental in supporting the adoption of UN Resolution 71/288, which recognizes the vital role translators and interpreters play in advancing the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter.
Through his work, Dr. Liu continues to champion dialogue, mutual understanding, international cooperation, cultural preservation, and Indigenous language development, contributing to sustainable development and the strengthening of world peace and security.