Amirah Ali 'Mek' Lidasan was born on September 23, 1974, and hails from the Iranon tribe in Maguindanao in the Bangsamoro region. She is a prominent Moro activist who has dedicated her life to advocating for the rights and self-determination of Moro and Indigenous peoples in the Philippines. Lidasan's activism began during her university years at the University of the Philippines-Diliman, where she studied journalism and served as the national chairperson of the National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP). Her career has been defined by her work with various organizations fighting for marginalized communities. She currently serves as the co-chairperson of Sandugo-Movement of Moro and Indigenous Peoples for Self-Determination, a national alliance formed to advance the rights of national minorities. She is also the secretary general of the Moro-Christian Peoples' Alliance. Previously, she was a nominee for both the Suara Bangsamoro and Bayan Muna party-lists. Lidasan's activism has taken her around the world, including representing the Sandugo Movement in human rights lobbying efforts in Geneva, Switzerland. She has been outspoken about issues affecting the Bangsamoro region, including military operations, human rights violations, and the struggle for self-determination. For the 2025 elections, she is running as the 11th senatorial candidate under the Makabayan coalition, with a platform focused on advancing the rights of marginalized sectors, particularly the Moro and Indigenous peoples.