IPWP was set up by exiled West Papuan independence advocate Benny Wenda, and is chaired by the British Labour Party MP Andrew Smith and Lord Harries.
IPWP didirikan oleh aktivis kemerdekaan Papua Barat di pengasingan Benny Wenda dan dipimpin oleh Anggota Parlemen dari Partai Buruh Britania Raya Andrew Smith dan Lord Harries.