List of Somalis - Activists

Activists

  • Fatima Jibrell (b. December 30, 1947) – prominent Somali-American environmental activist. She is the co-founder and executive director of the Horn of Africa Relief and Development Organization ("Horn Relief"), co-founder of Sun Fire Cooking, and was instrumental in the creation of the Women's Coalition for Peace.
  • Hawo Tako (d. 1948) – early 20th century Somali female nationalist whose sacrifice became a symbol for pan-Somalism.
  • Asha Haji Elmi (Caasha Xaaji Cilmi) (b. 1962) – peace activist in Somalia.
  • Dekha Ibrahim Abdi (1964–14 July 2011) – Somali peace activist in Kenya
  • Hirsi Magan Isse (Xirsi Magan Ciise) (1935–2008) – activist, scholar and one of the leading figures of the Somali Revolution
  • Mohamud Siad Togane (b. 1943) – Somali Canadian poet, professor, and political activist.
  • Hanan Ibrahim – Somali social activist based in the UK. Founder of the Somali Family Support Group (SFSG).
  • Halima Ahmed – Somali political activist with the Youth Rehabilitation Center in Mogadishu.

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