Esset Samatova is an IPB Council Member, psychologist, human rights defender and peace activist. Her work focuses on psychosocial support, holistic protection, resilience, mental health, security and sustainable activism for human rights defenders and civil society organisations working under pressure.
In 2022, Esset received the Sean MacBride Peace Prize for her peace and human rights work. She has served as an IPB Council Member since 2022 and was re-elected in October 2025.