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.
Read more about this topic: List Of Somalis